Morgan Rhodes kanalise haar kinderdroom om een prinses met een zwaard te zijn in het schrijven, een bezigheid die ze even lonend en veel minder gevaarlijk vindt. Haar werk kenmerkt zich door fantasierijke rijken waar avontuur en spanning met elkaar verweven zijn, en thema's als heldendom en magie verkennen. Hoewel ze onder een andere naam een nationale bestseller is van paranormale romans, toont dit high fantasy debuut haar beheersing van ingewikkelde wereldopbouw. Rhodes' vertellingen weerspiegelen een scherp oog voor detail, waarschijnlijk beïnvloed door haar passie voor fotografie en haar veeleisende smaak als een gulzige lezer.
In this gripping sequel, Joss and Jericho must ally with former adversaries to dismantle the queen's web of deception. As they navigate treacherous alliances and face formidable challenges, the stakes are higher than ever. This tale promises to captivate fans of epic fantasy with its intricate plot and dynamic character relationships, continuing the thrilling journey from the first book.
A snarky seventeen-year-old girl embarks on a perilous journey to rid herself of dangerous forbidden magic, teaming up with a mysterious criminal in the process. This adventure unfolds in the first installment of a new fantasy duology by Morgan Rhodes, known for her bestselling Falling Kingdoms series. The blend of humor, danger, and intrigue promises an engaging tale of self-discovery and the consequences of magic.
In the epic conclusion of the Falling Kingdoms series, former enemies unite to confront a common threat that endangers Mytica. As they navigate their complex relationships and past grievances, they must learn to trust one another to overcome formidable challenges. The story culminates in a battle for survival, emphasizing themes of loyalty, redemption, and the power of alliances in the face of adversity.
Set in modern-day Toronto and the ancient kingdoms of Mytica, two warring evils vie for possession of one elusive, powerful book.
An epic clash between gods and mortals threatens to tear Mytica apart . . . and prove that not even the purest of love stands a chance against the strongest of magic. MAGNUS and CLEO are forced to test the strength of their love when Gaius returns to Mytica claiming he's no longer the King of Blood but a changed man seeking redemption. LUCIA, pregnant with the child of a Watcher, has escaped the clutches of the unhinged fire god. Her powers are dwindling as she goes forth to fulfill a prophecy that will keep her baby safe . . . but could mean her demise. JONAS treks back to Mytica with a plan to overtake Amara, but fate takes hold when he runs into the beautiful Princess Lucia and joins her on her perilous journey. AMARA has taken the Mytican throne, but with no way to unleash the water magic trapped within her stolen crystal, she'll never be able to seize glory and get sweet revenge. And what kind of darkness will descend--and who will be safe--after Prince Ashur reveals the dangerous price he paid to cheat death?
Cleo: Reeling after a shocking realisation about Magnus, Princess Cleo must cast aside her feelings and look toward her kingdom with the eyes of a queen. Magnus: The steely prince of Limeros is once again torn between love and duty, leaving him wondering whether he's strong enough to rule his people. Lucia: Heartbroken and blind with…
Prince Magnus must choose between family and justice as his father, the cruel King Gaius, sets out to conquer all of Mytica by tracking down an ancient, storied magic known as the Kindred.
Auranos en Limeros zijn veroverd, hun koningen verslagen, en het volk is verdeeld onder het bewind van hun nieuwe, verraderlijke heerser. Gaius heeft grootse plannen voor zijn nieuwe koninkrijk Mytica, maar hij wordt nog altijd van alle kanten tegengewerkt. Zo wordt de aanleg van zijn nieuwe weg naar de Verboden Bergen - een plek vol duistere magie - bruut stilgelegd door aanvallen van rebellen uit Limeros. Noodgedwongen stuurt de koning zijn zoon én troonopvolger om op de bouw toe te zien. Ondertussen moet prinses Cleiona van Auranos hulpeloos toezien hoe haar koninkrijk uiteenvalt door de beslissingen van Gaius. Ze is echter niet vergeten wie er achter de dood van haar vader en geliefde zitten, en ze zint op wraak. Zelfs als dat betekent dat ze moet samenwerken met de rebel die medeverantwoordelijk is voor de ondergang van haar koninkrijk. Maar er is meer aan de hand. Duistere krachten roeren zich in het nieuwe koninkrijk en de kans om niet alleen Mytica maar de hele wereld te regeren, ligt nog altijd voor het grijpen. De vraag is: door wie?
In the three kingdoms of Mytica, magic has long been forgotten. And while hard-won peace has reigned for centuries, a deadly unrest now simmers below the surface. As the rulers of each kingdom grapple for power, the lives of their subjects are brutally transformed... and four key players, royals and rebels alike, find their fates forever intertwined. Cleo, Jonas, Lucia, and Magnus are caught in a dizzying world of treacherous betrayals, shocking murders, secret alliances, and even unforeseen love. The only outcome that's certain is that kingdoms will fall. Who will emerge triumphant when all they know has collapsed? It's the eve of war.... Choose your side. Princess: Raised in pampered luxury, Cleo must now embark on a rough and treacherous journey into enemy territory in search of magic long thought extinct. Rebel: Jonas, enraged at injustice, lashes out against the forces of oppression that have kept his country cruelly impoverished. To his shock, he finds himself the leader of a people's revolution centuries in the making. Sorceress: Lucia, adopted at birth into the royal family, discovers the truth about her past—and the supernatural legacy she is destined to wield. Heir: Bred for aggression and trained to conquer, firstborn son Magnus begins to realize that the heart can be more lethal than the sword....
