Flamecaster: 01 (The Shattered Realms, 1) - Hardcover

Chima, Cinda Williams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 006238094X ISBN 13: 9780062380944

Publisher: HarperTeen, 2016

Synopsis

A burning vengeance

Adrian sul'Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. The son of the queen of the Fells, Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now Ash is closer than he's ever been to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. As a healer, can Ash use his powers not to save a life, but to take it?

A blood-based curse

Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told the mysterious magemark on the back of her neck would one day make her a target. But when the King's Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any curse. Though Jenna doesn't know why she's being hunted, she knows that she can't get caught.

Destiny's fiery hand

Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, Ash and Jenna will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine.

Set in the world of the acclaimed Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a thrilling story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death.

About this title

Review:

"With full-blooded, endearing heroes, a well-developed supporting cast and a detail-rich setting, Chima explores the lives of two young adults, one at the top of the world and the other at the bottom, struggling to find their place and protect those they love."--Publishers Weekly for The Demon King

"Fans will pore over every detail and beg impatiently for the sequel. Riveting."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) for The Exiled Queen

"The story lines are intricately plotted and the characters fully realized, even as questions about truth, loyalty, and power are explored."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) for The Exiled Queen

"Chima navigates with graceful ease through multiple viewpoints and intricately realized settings united only by a subtle current of magic. Every character is both likable and flawed, written with such clear-eyed compassion that it impossible not to sympathize with all their competing goals."--Kirkus Reviews for The Gray Wolf Throne

"Chima's tour-de-force world-building keeps readers apt, with cutthroat action sequences running parallel to the political ones."--Horn Book Magazine for The Gray Wolf Throne

"Betrayal, war, and the faith of lovers all come around to a glorious conclusion as Chima weaves together her geopolitical, magical, romantic, and even mythical themes on an epic scale."--The Horn Book for The Crimson Crown

"A welcome return for loyal fans and a splendid jumping-on point for new ones. Both will be panting for the next installment."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

About the Author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima writes fantasy for teens of all ages, including the Heir Chronicles and the Seven Realms series. Her critically acclaimed books have appeared on numerous state awards lists. She lives in Ohio with her family, and she is always working on her next novel.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperTeen
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 006238094X
• ISBN 13: 9780062380944
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 544