A snarky seventeen-year-old must team up with an enigmatic criminal to cure herself of dangerous forbidden magic in the first book of a new fantasy duology from the New York Times bestselling author of the Falling Kingdoms series.
Josslyn Drake, former First Daughter of Ironport, doesn't know much about magic. She only knows that it's dangerous, rare, and completely illegal. So when she's infected by a mysterious piece of magic confiscated from Lord Banyon, one of the most infamous criminals alive, Joss's life turns upside down.
She begins to have visions, not of the future, but of the past Banyon s past. All Joss wants is for things to go back to normal, but the cost for doing magic is death, and there s nobody she can trust to help her. So when wanted criminal and blackheart Jericho Nox offers her a deal, a way to extract the magic and give it to him instead, she's forced to accept.
Joss isn t thrilled to be working with a blackheart, especially one as infuriating and infuriatingly handsome as Jericho. But as she sees more of the world outside of her pampered life in the city, and as she steps into more and more of Banyon s memories, she begins to question her longest held beliefs beliefs about right and wrong, about her world, and about herself. In an empire built on lies, seeing the truth may be her greatest weapon.
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Josslyn Drake, former First Daughter of Ironport, doesn't know much about magic. She only knows that it's dangerous, rare, and completely illegal. So when she's infected by a mysterious piece of magic confiscated from Lord Banyon, one of the most infamous criminals alive, Joss's life turns upside down.
She begins to have visions, not of the future, but of the past Banyon s past. All Joss wants is for things to go back to normal, but the cost for doing magic is death, and there s nobody she can trust to help her. So when wanted criminal and blackheart Jericho Nox offers her a deal, a way to extract the magic and give it to him instead, she's forced to accept.
Joss isn t thrilled to be working with a blackheart, especially one as infuriating and infuriatingly handsome as Jericho. But as she sees more of the world outside of her pampered life in the city, and as she steps into more and more of Banyon s memories, she begins to question her longest held beliefs beliefs about right and wrong, about her world, and about herself. In an empire built on lies, seeing the truth may be her greatest weapon.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Unexpected twists and turns coupled with an exciting plot keep this novel moving quickly. Deep character development coupled with the crafting of complex, interesting relationships will keep readers yearning for more. School Library Journal, starred review
The witty banter and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Josslyn and Jericho are undeniably charming. Magic, romance, and politics combine in an oh-so-fun, fast-paced fantasy. Kirkus Reviews
Rhodes creates complex and nuanced main characters. Excellent pacing keeps the pages turning, and readers will likely want to return for the sequel. BCCB
The rapid-paced plot features an intriguing romance, fueled by generous doses of amusingly antagonistic dialogue [and] a straightforward and compelling first-person prose style. Publisher's Weekly
Morgan Rhodes is back with another heart-pounding fantasy adventure that delivers all you ve come to love and expect from her: dark magic, witty dialogue, plus a feisty heroine and a dangerous bad boy you cannot help but root for. Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy
Echoes and Empires draws you in from page one with forbidden magic, an irrepressible heroine bent on discovering the truth, and a motley collection of characters who will keep you guessing. I need the sequel immediately! Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Frostblood
The witty banter and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Josslyn and Jericho are undeniably charming. Magic, romance, and politics combine in an oh-so-fun, fast-paced fantasy. Kirkus Reviews
Rhodes creates complex and nuanced main characters. Excellent pacing keeps the pages turning, and readers will likely want to return for the sequel. BCCB
The rapid-paced plot features an intriguing romance, fueled by generous doses of amusingly antagonistic dialogue [and] a straightforward and compelling first-person prose style. Publisher's Weekly
Morgan Rhodes is back with another heart-pounding fantasy adventure that delivers all you ve come to love and expect from her: dark magic, witty dialogue, plus a feisty heroine and a dangerous bad boy you cannot help but root for. Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy
Echoes and Empires draws you in from page one with forbidden magic, an irrepressible heroine bent on discovering the truth, and a motley collection of characters who will keep you guessing. I need the sequel immediately! Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Frostblood