Lucy Hounsom

Starborn is a tale of heroism and lost powers, where one person's choices will shape the fate of thousands. This is for readers who love Trudi Canavan, David Eddings and Karen Miller.Shortlisted for the 2016 David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut. Kyndra's fate holds betrayal and salvation, but the journey starts in her small village. On the day she comes of age, she accidentally disrupts an ancient ceremony, ending centuries of tradition. So when an unnatural storm targets her superstitious community, Kyndra is blamed. She fears for her life until two strangers save her, by wielding powers not seen for an age - powers fueled by the sun and the moon. Together, they flee to the hidden citadel of Naris. And here, Kyndra experiences disturbing visions of the past, showing war and one man's terrifying response. She'll learn more in the city's subterranean chambers, amongst fanatics and rebels. But first Kyndra will be brutally tested in a bid to unlock her own magic. If she survives the ordeal, she'll discover a force greater than she could ever have imagined. But could it create as well as destroy? And can she control it, to right an ancient wrong? Starborn is a tale of heroism and lost powers, where one person's choices will shape the fate of thousands.

Starborn

Kyndra has finally mastered her cold Starborn powers, but at what cost? She's drifting from those dearest to her--though they can only reunite Acre together. And assassins who dance through time pose an extraordinary new threat. They seek to change the past--to unmake the Sartyan Empire and rewrite the whole history of Acre. And in the Khronostians' new narrative, Kyndra is never even born. Ex-slaver Char is determined to enlist the help of dragons for the fight to come. They were banished from the world by Khronostians. But, with the rogue Khronostian Ma's skills, he and Kyndra aim to reach the dragons' mountainous city. And perhaps here, they can gather enough power to send Kyndra far back in time--to prevent the death of an era. Yet despite her best efforts, events propel Kyndra towards a confrontation that has shaped and will shape the future of the world.

Firestorm

Kyndra has taken on the sunken citadel of Naris and won for now. In its subterranean chambers, she faced its dangerous politics and a fanatical sect. And as she discovered more about herself than she ever believed possible, she almost lost her life. Now, she s changed the rules for a whole world, but her greatest challenge is still to come. This tale of heroism, where lost powers one more walk the earth, is perfect for fans of Trudi Canavan, David Eddings, and Gail Z. Martin."

Heartland

Lucy Holland

535 AD. King Cador's children inherit a land abandoned by the Romans, torn by warring tribes. All three fear a life of confinement within the walls of the hold. However, change comes on the day ash falls from the sky - bringing Myrdhin, meddler and magician. The siblings discover the power that lies within them and the land. But fate also brings Tristan, a warrior whose secrets will tear them apart. A retelling of the folk ballad "The Two Sisters," through the eyes of the one the tale forgot.

Sistersong

A tale of heroism and lost powers, where one person's choices will shape the fate of thousands. Death and destruction will bar her way ... Kyndra's fate holds betrayal and salvation, but the journey starts in her small village. On the day she comes of age, she accidentally disrupts an ancient ceremony, ending centuries of tradition. So when an unnatural storm targets her superstitious community, Kyndra is blamed. She fears for her life until two strangers save her, by wielding powers not seen for an age - powers fuelled by the sun and the moon. Together, they flee to the hidden citadel of Naris. And here, Kyndra experiences disturbing visions of the past, showing war and one man's terrifying response. She'll learn more in the city's subterranean chambers, amongst fanatics and rebels. But first Kyndra will be brutally tested in a bid to unlock her own magic. If she survives the ordeal, she'll discover a force greater than she could ever have imagined. But could it create as well as destroy? And can she control it, to right an ancient wrong? PRAISE FOR STARBORN "Evocative, original worldbuilding and a wonderfully feisty heroine: top marks to Lucy Hounsom" Karen Miller "A brave heroine, a perilous destiny, and an intriguing world full of myth and mystery make for an enthralling read" Gail Z. Martin "Has all the elements to become a modern classic of the genre. It's essentially a coming-of-age story that breaks out into a wide-screen fantasy extravaganza with huge stakes" Independent on Sunday "For those readers with a yearning for a novel with a Trudi Canavan/David Eddings type vibe, but with a contemporary twist, Starborn may be just the ticket" SFFWorld.com "An exciting new high fantasy story" SFBook.com "A genuinely impressive debut, and Lucy Hounsom is definitely one to watch" TheBookbag.co.uk

Starborn: The Worldmaker Trilogy 1

The land burns brighter in the dark. Kyndra has finally mastered her cold Starborn powers, but at what cost? She's drifting from those dearest to her - though they can only reunite Acre together. And assassins who dance through time pose an extraordinary new threat. They seek to change the past - to unmake the Sartyan Empire and rewrite the whole history of Acre. And in the Khronostians' new narrative, Kyndra is never even born. Ex-slaver Char is determined to enlist the help of dragons for the fight to come. They were banished from the world by Khronostians. But, with the rogue Khronostian Ma's skills, he and Kyndra aim to reach the dragons' mountainous city. And perhaps here, they can gather enough power to send Kyndra far back in time - to prevent the death of an era. Yet despite her best efforts, events propel Kyndra towards a confrontation that has shaped and will shape the future of the world. Lucy Hounsom's Worldmaker trilogy comes to a dramatic conclusion in Firestorm.

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