The Mantle that separates the kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall. And life will drastically change for both kingdoms.
Born with a deadly magic she cannot control, Kyara is forced to become an assassin. Known as the Poison Flame in the kingdom of Lagrimar, she is notorious and lethal, but secretly seeks freedom from both her untamed power and the blood spell that commands her. She is tasked with capturing the legendary rebel called the Shadowfox, but everything changes when she learns her target's true identity.
Darvyn ol-Tahlyro may be the most powerful Earthsinger in generations, but guilt over those he couldn't save tortures him daily. He isn't sure he can trust the mysterious young woman who claims to need his help, but when he discovers Kyara can unlock the secrets of his past, he can't stay away.
Kyara and Darvyn grapple with betrayal, old promises, and older prophecies—all while trying to stop a war. And when a new threat emerges, they must beat the odds to save both kingdoms.
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Starred review from September 1, 2019
While the first installment in the Earthsinger Chronicles, Song of Blood and Stone (2018), follows events in Elsira, Penelope's follow up takes place in the neighboring kingdom of Lagrimar. Darvyn, the most powerful magic user in generations, uses his Earthsong for good and hides from the ruthless True Father. Meanwhile, Kyara wields a rare power called Nethersong. Where Earthsong grants life, Nethersong bestows death. Kyara is forced to do the True Father's bidding through blood magic, and her next assignment is to capture Darvyn. When the two meet, however, they realize that, despite their diametric abilities, they both want to help the people of Lagrimar and free themselves from their pasts. Through Kyara and Darvyn, Penelope has once again created an irresistible power couple who use their wits, empathy, and mutual trust to fight impossible odds. Like Elsira, Lagrimar is a richly realized world, made the more vivid through Penelope's beautiful descriptions and engrossing characters. This is a sure-fire recommendation for readers seeking epic fantasy. High stakes and dire twists will keep readers turning pages, and it's clear that this is only the beginning of what's sure to be a thoughtful, emotional, magnificent series.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)
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