Snow Like Ashes: 1 - Hardcover

Raasch, Sara

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062286927 ISBN 13: 9780062286925

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2014

Synopsis

Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true self. Sara Raasch s debut fantasy is a lightning-fast story of loyalty, love, and controlling one s destiny. Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. The Winterians only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been searching for the opportunity to steal back Winter s magic and rebuild their kingdom ever since. Orphaned as an infant during Winter s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. Training to be a warrior and desperately in love with her best friend, Winter s future king she would do anything to help Winter rise to power again. So when scouts discover the location of half of the ancient locket that can restore their magic, Meira decides to go after it herself only to find herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics, and to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.

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Review:

“Snow Like Ashes is a thrilling story with unforgettable characters set in a stunning fantasy world that had me quickly turning pages. I want more!” (Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Falling Kingdoms)

“The plot and writing are superlative...Highly recommended.” (School Library Journal)

“A satisfying read.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“An enjoyable adventure-romance.” (Publishers Weekly)

“A new society, a grand adventure, and a first romance, all rolled into one big fantasy epic.” (Booklist)

From the Back Cover:

Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now the Winterians' only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter's magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.

Orphaned as an infant during Winter's defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians' general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend and future king, Mather—she would do anything to help Winter rise to power again.

So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore their magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she's scaling towers and fighting enemy soldiers just as she's always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn't go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics—and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.

Sara Raasch's debut fantasy is a lightning-fast tale of loyalty, love, and finding one's destiny.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062286927
• ISBN 13: 9780062286925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 432