The Defiant Heir
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Across the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, the seventeen Witch Lords must convene at a rare gathering to decide a course of action.
Lady Amalia Cornaro knows this Conclave might be her only chance to smother the growing flames of war, and she is prepared to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction. Amalia and her bound fire warlock, Zaira, must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have, to sway Vaskandar from war.
If they fail, it will all come down to swords and fire.
Praise for Swords and Fire:
"Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. I couldn't put it down."―Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library
"Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attention excited about what Caruso will write next."―BookPage
"A riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!"―Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood
Swords and Fire
The Tethered Mage
The Defiant Heir
The Unbound Empire
For more from Melissa Caruso, check out:
Rooks and Ruin
The Obsidian Tower
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Across the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, the seventeen Witch Lords must convene at a rare gathering to decide a course of action.
Lady Amalia Cornaro knows this Conclave might be her only chance to smother the growing flames of war, and she is prepared to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction. Amalia and her bound fire warlock, Zaira, must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have, to sway Vaskandar from war.
If they fail, it will all come down to swords and fire.
Praise for Swords and Fire:
"Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. I couldn't put it down."―Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library
"Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attention excited about what Caruso will write next."―BookPage
"A riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!"―Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood
Swords and Fire
The Tethered Mage
The Defiant Heir
The Unbound Empire
For more from Melissa Caruso, check out:
Rooks and Ruin
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The second volume of a political fantasy series (The Tethered Mage, 2017) in which the noble, scholarly heroine hails from a magic-wielding city reminiscent of Venice.The Witch Lords of Vaskandar appear ready to make war on the Serene Empire of Raverra. Many powerful Falcons--the mages conscripted to serve the Empire--and the Falconers responsible for controlling their magic are disappearing. Lady Amalia Cornaro seeks both the missing Falcons and a political solution to the impending conflict. Set against her are a newly discovered nemesis, the Witch Lord called the Lady of Thorns, who has a vendetta against Amalia's family; and the amoral Vaskandran Skinwitch Prince Ruven, who plans to use the volcano Mount Whitecrown as a weapon of conquest. Her allies include her reluctant Falcon, the fire warlock Zaira; the Falconer captain Marcello, the politically unsuitable man Amalia loves; and Amalia's new suitor, the mercurial Witch Lord Kathe of Let, an attractive but decidedly unreliable man with several agendas. Amalia's path to maturity continues in this installment, her romantic and political turmoil deepening. The choices she regretfully makes for political expediency wound her conscience, but she still makes them. It will be interesting to see just how far she'll be willing to go in service of the Serene Empire and whether she'll come to openly enjoy her political position. It's certain that she's getting closer to a moral and ethical crossroads; one hopes that the author will continue not to flinch at that point. And while physical and magical strength play a definite role in carrying the story forward, Amalia triumphs through her wits, savvy, and book learning--an inspiration for geeks everywhere.A satisfyingly action-packed and bittersweet follow-up which promises more to come.COPYRIGHT(2018) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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After the events of The Tethered Mage (2017), Amalia Cornaro is adapting to being Falconer to Zaira, the only warlock known to (mostly) control balefire, while learning the role she must play as the Cornaro heir. Amalia and Zaira are sent on a diplomatic mission from Raverra to Callamorne, visiting Amalia's grandmother and cousins while reassuring the Callamornish people that their alliance with Raverra will protect them from the 17 Witch Lords of Vaskandar. To complicate matters, Amalia finds herself courting Kathe, one of the Witch Lords, hoping to gain an ally and an invitation to their Conclave, while still longing for forbidden romance with another Falconer. Not only is she unsure of Kathe, the Lady of Thorns (another Witch Lord) harbors a hatred for Amalia's entire family, and Prince Ruven returns and appears to be involved in the disappearance of several falcons. Amalia's coming-of-age story continues as she more fully understands the decisions that come with ruling, a destiny she cannot seem to avoid.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)
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Lady Amalia Cornaro knows this Conclave might be her only chance to smother the growing flames of war, and she is prepared to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction. Amalia and her bound fire warlock, Zaira, must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have, to sway Vaskandar from war.
If they fail, it will all come down to swords and fire.
Praise for Swords and Fire:
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