{"product_id":"the-bone-shard-daughter-the-drowning-empire-book-one-9780356514956","title":"The Bone Shard Daughter The Drowning Empire Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+2\"\u003e''One of the best fantasy novels I''ve read in a long time...This book is truly special'' \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSarah J. Maas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***The \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+1\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagic. Revolution. Identity. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Emperor''s reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire''s many islands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLin is the Emperor''s daughter and she spends her days trapped in a palace of locked doors and dark secrets. When her father refuses to recognise her as heir to the throne, she vows to prove her worth by mastering the forbidden art of bone shard magic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet such power carries a great cost, and when the revolution reaches the gates of the palace, Lin must decide how far she is willing to go to claim her birthright - and save her people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bone Shard Daught\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bone Shard Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go until long after it's over. This book is truly special * Sarah J. Maas *\u003cbr\u003eAs the narrative gains pace and change sweeps the islands, Stewart skilfully orchestrates her diverse cast towards a satisfyingly gripping climax * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bone Shard Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written -- Alix E. Harrow\u003cbr\u003eA complex and dark tapestry of a fantasy woven through with brilliant world-building, deep intrigue, and incredible heart -- Megan E. O'Keefe\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bone Shard Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss - with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot * Hafsah Faizal, NYT bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame *\u003cbr\u003eAction-packed, must-read epic fantasy . . . One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year * Buzzfeed News *\u003cbr\u003eA rich and rewarding novel, original and thought-provoking, and I didn't want it to end * Fantasy Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's a bold, ambitious imagination at work here - and this is a world you'll want to linger in\u003c\/p\u003e * M. R. Carey *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bone Shard Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e seized my attention and wouldn't let go. It's a thoroughly fantastic read and I eagerly await the sequel * Kevin Hearne *\u003cbr\u003eA grand, ingenious and sweeping tale of power, magic and heart, \u003ci\u003eThe Bone Shard Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e is groundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age' * Tasha Suri *\u003cbr\u003eAn unforgettable tale of magic and intrigue, and the start of a fascinating trilogy * Gareth Hanrahan *\u003cbr\u003eRichly told, emotional, [and] action-laced * Library Journal (starred review) *\u003cbr\u003eI couldn't put Andrea Stewart's BONE SHARD DAUGHTER down. A kaleidoscopic cast, a fascinating world, captivating magic and enthralling politics -- I'm already looking forward to the next book! Meantime, I can't stop thinking about this one. A fantastic adventure * Fran Wilde *\u003cbr\u003eStewart has drawn a fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers' hearts . . . Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series * Booklist *\u003cbr\u003eThis brilliant fantasy debut has announced Andrea Stewart as quite possibly the best newcomer of the year * Novel Notions *\u003cbr\u003eThere is a fantastic cast of characters, a compelling plot, a unique magic system and a vividly written world. I cannot wait to see what is going to happen next... This will definitely be on my favourite books of 2020 list and will probably be my favourite fantasy debut of the year * Fantasy Faction *\u003cbr\u003eTHE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER is full of atmospheric delights: a spooky palace full of locked doors and awful secrets! Wonderful characters struggling with hard choices! Intriguing worldbuilding! An endearing yet mysterious animal companion! Profoundly creepy bone shard magic! This is a fantastic read well worth your time. I can't wait for the sequel! * Melissa Caruso *\u003cbr\u003eGripping . . . one of 2020's strongest debuts * Fantasy Hive *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bone Shard Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e is truly something special. Not only does it deftly weave what initially seems like five separate stories together into something powerful and thrilling, the novel contains precisely the sort of compelling characters and rich worldbuilding that make this genre so much fun to read in the first place * Den of Geek *","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733704290647,"sku":"9780356514956","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780356514956.jpg?v=1720001312","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-bone-shard-daughter-the-drowning-empire-book-one-9780356514956","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}