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Falling Kingdoms
By Morgan Rhodes
December 11, 2012
Sixteen-year-old Cleo has grown up in luxury, the royal heiress to a prosperous kingdom. But beneath her nation’s seemingly peaceful surface lies dangerous unrest. Whispers of war are growing ever louder—intensified by a murderous incident for which Cleo’s betrothed, Aron, is accused.
Amidst the ongoing intrigue, Cleo has a more desperate mission. She defies her father’s orders and sets off on a secret and perilous journey into a neighboring country, seeking a magic long thought to be mythical. If it’s real, it could be the cure that heals her ailing sister. If it’s only legend, Cleo will be stranded in a kingdom that has just declared war on her own.
This sensational series debut melds intricate storylines with unforgettable characters and vibrantly imagined magic. Falling Kingdoms is ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore, Cinda Williams Chima, and George R.R. Martin.
First, how awesome is this cover? It kind of reminds me of Assassins Creed except I am pretty sure that is a lady under that hood and I am slightly jealous because I want one. I love books about palace intrigue and defiant missions and this one has both AND magic! Throw in the fact that this book is compared to works by George R.R. Martin and I am completely hooked.
I'm so wary of this one. Like, I'd be more excited if they weren't marketing it as "Game of Thrones for teens", but then if they weren't, I probably wouldn't have noticed it in the first place.
ReplyDeleteI was at first too but it looks intriguing to me and I'll be honest, I love the cover.
DeleteTHIS ONE LOOKS SO BRILLIANT!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great adventure story! And the cover is definitely gorgeous! Nice WOW choice :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks super interesting. I want the hood too. ;D Unlike you guys, I'm not really a hardcore fantasy reader so the Game of Thrones comparison doesn't bother me. Added to my tbr list. Thanks for discovering it for me!
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