Stewart Andrea The Bone Shard Daughter

One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year. BuzzFeed NewsAn amazing start to a new trilogy. CulturessIt grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesnt let go.Sarah J. MaasThe Bone Shard Daughter is an unmissable fantasy debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy a stunning tale of magic, mystery, and revolution in which the former heir to the emperor will fight to reclaim her power and her place on the throne.The emperors 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 Empires many islands.Lin is the emperors daughter and 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.Yet 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.One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year. BuzzFeed NewsAn amazing start to a new trilogy. CulturessIt grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesnt let go.Sarah J. MaasEpic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt . .. inventive, adventurous and wonderfully written. Alix E.HarrowUtterly absorbing. I adored it. Emily DuncanA thoroughly fantastic read.Kevin HearneStewarts debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series. BooklistGroundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age.Tasha SuriBegins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure. Hafsah Faizal