Five years ago, Faron was 12 years old and chosen by the gods to wield their power and win a war of independence against the Langley empire that had long suppressed the people of San Irie. The war was won, thanks to Faron's power, the newfound queen Adeline, and Faron's sister Elara's work with the San Irie military. Now Faron and Elara have a new challenge on their hands, as Elara's been unwillingly bonded to one of Langley's dragons and thrust into the hands of the colonizers. Faron can still channel the power of San Irie's gods, but she's learning that their methods won't work to free Elara, and she may have to make some reckless moves to break her sister's bonds.
This Jamaican-inspired YA fantasy is intriguing, though nothing that really stands out from the crowd. It's supposed to be the first in a duology, and given the absolute cliffhanger this one ends on, I may pick up the second when it becomes available. It's OK, but not my favorite by a long shot.
This book will be released January 16, 2024.
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