The Scions roam free, and only the sorceress can hunt them… 
After the battle with storm god Molech Suun, a city is in ruins and a new Archmage holds the Syndicate’s leash.\nBut while Gwyn has accepted her fate – to hunt down and destroy the remaining Scions – her loyalty is still to her old master Faolan, held captive by a cunning necromancer. 
Saving Faolan means leaving the wizards and the Clockwork City behind.\nWith the shapeshifter Lucian at her side, Gwyn embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea, to lands where pirate kings rule and wild magic sings. 
But sorceresses are heir to a dark legacy of blood – and Gwyn soon finds that she’s the one being hunted. 
The Scions want her dead, and a new enemy sends threats and warnings that can’t be ignored.\nAs Gwyn struggles to balance her desires and her destiny, she finds herself unprepared for what awaits her beyond the city walls.\nAnd far to the south, amid the ashes of a fallen kingdom, a familiar foe is setting deadly plans in motion… 
The Stars Beyond the Stoneis the dazzling third instalment in Bonnie Wynne’s epic fantasy saga, The Price of Magic.

The Stars Beyond the Stone (The Price of Magic)

Children's Books

Wynne, Bonnie

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Talem Press

A fatal job. A deadly jewel. How long will Kaylan survive?\nSnatched from her life as a blacksmith, Kaylan Rove is forced to become the Shadow: the personal servant of a ruthless and powerful lord. 
But Lord Rennard himself isn’t the threat. It’s the Relic he wears around his neck – a stone that protects his bloodline, but poisons everyone else in its proximity. Kaylan’s life becomes a waking nightmare as the Relic slowly destroys her body and mind. 
But just as hope begins to fade, she discovers a rebel plot that might put an end to Rennard’s rule… 
If you like dark fantasy, strong heroines, slow-burning tension and plot twists that will leave you reeling, check out Relic, the first book in the addictive YA fantasy series The Relic Trilogy. 
PRAISE FOR RELIC 
★★★★★ "This is one of the best books I've read this year. If you love Sarah J. Maas, you will love this trilogy." - Amazon reviewer 
★★★★★ "This book is a nod to the dark stories that we told ourselves as children. And a nod to the way that young people know, perhaps more now than ever, just how twisted the world is. This is a book that doesn't pull punches." - Amazon reviewer 
★★★★★ "Very hard to but down once you pick it up! Finding a fresh new face in the YA fantasy world is a true treat. Don't pass this one up"- Amazon reviewer

Relic: The Relic Trilogy: Book I

Literature & Fiction

Eley, Bronwyn

Genre Fiction

A shadowed past. A vengeful goddess. What price will Gwyn pay to discover her destiny?\nWrenched from her mundane life as a herbalist’s apprentice, teenage orphan Gwyn learns she is hunted by an ancient goddess. 
For seventeen years she’s been protected by her guardian, hidden away like a dark secret. But suddenly, she is thrust into the care of some unlikely companions, pursued by wizards and confronted by the dangerous powers she’s spent her life suppressing… 
Now, Gwyn finds herself drawn into a deep and ancient tale – one of lost magic, truths long buried and the rising of a war she never could have imagined. 
If you like rich worldbuilding, breathtaking magic and captivating storytelling, then you’ll love The Ninth Sorceress, the first book in the classic fantasy saga, The Price of Magic. 
Buy your copy of The Ninth Sorceress to begin this unforgettable journey today! 
PRAISE FOR THE NINTH SORCERESS 
★★★★★ "An absolutely breathtaking fantasy that rivals the likes of Patrick Rothfuss and Robin Hobb." - Goodreads reviewer 
★★★★★ "A complex female lead. A whirlwind adventure. And worldbuilding that's nothing short of epic." - Goodreads reviewer 
★★★★★ "An unforgettable heroine and story. Perfect for lovers of Samantha Shannon and Brandon Sanderson."- Goodreads reviewer

The Ninth Sorceress (The Price of Magic)

The sorceress has broken free of her shackles. 
Months of imprisonment have forged Gwyn into something new; something dangerous. Eight dead sorceresses whisper in her ear, hungry for blood and vengeance – and after unleashing the red magic to make her escape, she fears she won’t be able to stop. 
All Gwyn really wants is to go home. But as she soon discovers, escaping the Clockwork City may prove an impossible task. The wizards of the Syndicate wage a silent, bloody war over her fate, and to survive, she must play their deadly game. 
As strange storms ravage the city and wizards start turning up dead, Gwyn finds herself in more danger than ever. With enemies on every side, the immortal Scions massing their armies, and the dark power inside her growing stronger, she must make a choice... To save everything she loves, is she willing to become the monster the Syndicate fears? 
A Wind from the Rift is the electrifying second volume in Bonnie Wynne’s spellbinding fantasy series, The Price of Magic.

A Wind From the Rift (The Price of Magic)

Dawn of Mist: The Oremere Chronicles Prequel Collection

Scheuerer, Helen

In a realm where toxic mist sweeps the lands and magic is forbidden, all Bleak wants is a cure for her power.
Still grieving the death of her guardian and dangerously self-medicating with alcohol, Bleak is snatched from her home by the Commander of the King’s Army, and summoned to the capital.
But the king isn’t the only one interested in Bleak's powers.
The leader of an infamous society of warriors, the Valia Kindred, lays claim to her as well, and Bleak finds herself in the middle of a much bigger battle than she anticipated.
Heart of Mist is the gripping first book in The Oremere Chronicles, a fantasy series of epic proportions.

Heart of Mist (The Oremere Chronicles)

Teen & Young Adult

The realm’s darkest secret is out. The cruelty of the capital and the power-hungry King Arden have scattered Bleak and her companions across the continents. On the run in a foreign land, Bleak finds herself tied to some unexpected strangers. When the answers she yearns for are finally within reach, she must face the hard truths of her past, and take her fate into her own hands before it’s too late. Meanwhile, secrets and magic unravel as a dark power corrupts the realm. Bleak’s friends are forced to decide where their loyalties lie, and who, if anyone, they can trust. But one thing is certain: war is coming, and they must all be ready when it does. Intriguing and action-packed, Reign of Mist is the second instalment in Helen Scheuerer’s epic YA fantasy series, The Oremere Chronicles.
"Reign of Mist is outstanding in every way. There isn’t a moment that doesn’t compel you to keep reading – it’s simply riveting and astonishing. A brilliant sequel and an absolute must-read!" — Alexandra Nahlous
"Fabulous characters, brilliant world-building and gorgeous writing. What’s not to love?" — Beautiful Bookland
"Packed full of new characters to fall in love with, and the breathtaking suspense we have come to expect from the current queen of fantasy, Helen Scheuerer…” — Aleesha Paz

Reign of Mist: Book II: The Oremere Chronicles

War is here. Toxic mist drives all life to the brink of destruction and the conqueror queen, Ines, has her talons in the kings of the realm. Bleak, having discovered her true heritage, must now scour the lands for the one thing that might save them all. But the search is a treacherous one – and it will push her to the very limits of endurance. Amidst secrets, lies and the intricacies of battle, Bleak and her companions learn just how far they’ll go for the ones they love. But will it be enough? As deadly forces grapple for power across the continents, families, friends and allies unite to take one final stand. Explosive revelations, heart-wrenching betrayals and breathtaking magic soar in the epic conclusion to Helen Scheuerer’s bestselling trilogy, The Oremere Chronicles.★★★★★ “The war that we've been waiting for is here at last, and no one will be left untouched. This is the final instalment of the astounding Oremere Chronicles series, and Scheuerer delivers a breathtaking and brilliant conclusion. I was sad because I knew it was the last book, but I was also exhilarated and captivated by every event, and I'm hoping like hell that Helen has a new idea formulating in her wonderful imagination. I absolutely love this series, and I couldn't have asked for a more fulfilling end.” - Alexandra Nahlous★★★★★ “A dazzling descent into a world of danger and heartbreak, delivered in Scheuerer's signature stunning prose… War of Mist is the thrilling conclusion to the Oremere Chronicles that we've all been waiting for!” - Aleesha Paz★★★★★ “A gripping, action-packed, emotional conclusion to one of my favourite fantasy series... Between the battles, the revelations and the feelings, I couldn't put War of Mist down. And while it's sad to say goodbye to The Oremere Chronicles, I loved every moment of this book.” - Claire Bradshaw★★★★★ “War of Mist is everything a reader wants in the final book of a series they have come to love. And while you may want to curse Scheuerer for ending the ride, you just know that whatever she has planned next will utterly undo you all over again... Hold on readers, it’s about to get all types of wicked and wild.” - Kelly Blake

War of Mist: Book III: The Oremere Chronicles

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