Category:
Fantasy
Regular worth:
$8.99
Deal worth:
$1.99
Deal begins:
September 18, 2022
Deal ends:
September 18, 2022
A New York Times Notable Book: “A coming-of-age fantasy in a late-medieval alternate world . . . Possibly MacAvoy’s best work since the Damiano trilogy” (
Kirkus Reviews
).
“In the absorbing, realistic world depicted in this first volume of a projected series, MacAvoy introduces Nazhuret who, looking back from middle age, tells of the adventures of his youth.” —
Publishers Weekly
An outcast of small stature and the offspring of unknown dad and mom, Nazhuret is pressured out of the navy Royal School of Sordaling. He is quickly taken underneath the wing of Powl, a mysterious mentor, madman, and grasp of optics, who pushes Nazhuret to his psychological and bodily limits whereas educating him the arts of astronomy, languages, swordsmanship, and—most significantly—thoughts and physique management. When Nazhuret take his depart of Powl, he embarks on a journey by means of struggle, darkness, and demise, rising above his humble beginnings and taking his future into his personal palms . . . “This is a plot and a theme and a character so rich that revelations would be unforgivable. Add to these one of the most surprising supporting characters and plots in years and a fantasy setting that is always intriguing but never intrusive and you have a book that readers won’t want to end.” —
School Library Journal
“Patiently and persistently describes the progress of a young man destined by fate to be a hero. Enticing in its careful world-building and graceful writing, this fantasy is highly recommended.” —
Library Journal
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