Roseanne A. Brown

eBook, ePUB

A Psalm of Storms and Silence (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The highly anticipated secondand finalbook in the
immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the
New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from
author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and
Sabaa Tahir.

Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without
her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope
of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the
long-lost city of her ancestors.

Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karina's sister has spiraled the world into
chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has
found as Farid's apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key
to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side.
But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill?

As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once
again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the
fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide
what they value mosta power that could transform the world, or a love that
could transform their lives.

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
• ohne Kopierschutz
• FamilySharing(5)

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech
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• Text und Medien in logischer Lesereihenfolge angeordnet
• Navigierbares Inhaltsverzeichnis für direkten Zugriff auf Text und Medien
• Keine Einschränkung der Vorlesefunktionen, außer bei spezifischen Ausnahmen

Autor

Roseanne A. Brown is an immigrant from the West African nation of Ghana and a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she completed the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House program. Her work has been featured by Voice of America, among other outlets. A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is her debut novel. You can visit her online at roseanneabrown.com.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Seitenzahl: 480
• Altersempfehlung: ab 13 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780062891549
• Artikelnr.: 60076794

Rezensionen

Praise for ASOWR: "An explosive, stunning fantasy debut... Brown's world building is diverse and brimming with political intrigue, magic, and a burgeoning romance in the best of ways. Notably, Brown uses a lush fantasy backdrop to poignantly discuss real-world issues."
- ALA Booklist (starred review)

"Revitalizing and exciting, Brown's debut breathes life into ancient but still relevant folk stories."
- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative tantamount to that of Children of Blood and Bone."
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Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A supernatural love story inspired by West African folklore and dripping in political commentary and modern parallels." - BookPage (starred review)

"This epic story is brimming with trickster spirits, rich culture, and an organically developing romance that make every twist and turn more interesting than the last....Brown's novel will easily fit on shelves next to other great West African-inspired fantasies like Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone and Ifueko's Raybearer, and the ending makes it apparent that Malik and Karina's story has (thankfully) only just begun." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Will leave readers wanting more.... This will appeal to those who love gentle male protagonists, strong female leads, and worlds filled with magic!" - School Library Journal

"A rapturous love story with wickedly delicious magic and bloody stakes" - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series


"A refreshing, immersive debut that should be on every fantasy lover's shelf, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin introduces a dazzling new talent in Roseanne A. Brown" - Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken

"With the heart-pounding action of Children of Blood and Bone, the magic of Spirited Away, and the twisty alluring intrigue of Game of Thrones, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a MASTERPIECE." - Brittney Morris, author of SLAY

"A dazzling debut, sparkling with delicious magic, romance, and intrigue. Brown weaves a story that will sink its teeth into you and won't let go, even after the last page." - Swati Teerdhala, author of The Tiger at Midnight


"Set in a world of ancient magic, Brown spins a fantastical tale that is full of heart, adventure, and intrigue. Readers will delight in the lush details of a world and characters so vividly drawn that they leap off the page." - Rena Barron, author of Kingdom of Souls

"Will leave readers wanting more.... This will appeal to those who love gentle male protagonists, strong female leads, and worlds filled with magic!" - School Library Journal
"A refreshing, immersive debut that should be on every fantasy lover's shelf, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin introduces a dazzling new talent in Roseanne A. Brown" - Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken
"With the heart-pounding action of Children of Blood and Bone, the magic of Spirited Away, and the twisty alluring intrigue of Game of Thrones, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a MASTERPIECE." - Brittney Morris, author of SLAY
"A dazzling debut, sparkling with delicious magic, romance, and intrigue. Brown weaves a story that will

sink its teeth into you and won't let go, even after the last page." - Swati Teerdhala, author of The Tiger at Midnight
"Set in a world of ancient magic, Brown spins a fantastical tale that is full of heart, adventure, and intrigue. Readers will delight in the lush details of a world and characters so vividly drawn that they leap off the page." - Rena Barron, author of Kingdom of Souls
"A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a stunning fantasy featuring characters you will simultaneously root for and against as you try to determine who you want to succeed. Roseanne A. Brown's debut will grab you by the heart and stab you in the feels."
- Rachel Strolle, Teen Services Coordinator, Glenside Public Library District
"A supernatural love story inspired by West African folklore and dripping in political commentary and modern parallels." - BookPage (starred review)
"A rapturous love story with wickedly delicious magic and bloody stakes" - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series
Praise for ASOWR: "An explosive, stunning fantasy debut... Brown's world building is diverse and brimming with political intrigue, magic, and a burgeoning romance in the best of ways. Notably, Brown uses a lush fantasy backdrop to poignantly discuss real-world issues."
- ALA Booklist (starred review)
"Revitalizing and exciting, Brown's debut breathes life into ancient but still relevant folk stories."
- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative tantamount to that of Children of Blood and Bone."
- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"This epic story is brimming with trickster spirits, rich culture, and an organically developing romance that make every twist and turn more interesting than the last....Brown's novel will easily fit on shelves next to other great West African-inspired fantasies like Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone and Ifueko's Raybearer, and the ending makes it apparent that Malik and Karina's story has (thankfully) only just begun." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)