And with a mysterious thief as an unexpected companion, Ara must use all her skills to figure out just who she can trust, and forge the right path forward-for herself, her kingdom, and her heart. Their journey will take Ara on a dangerous adventure to discover new truths about her family's legacy, and even to face the gods themselves. But when the lost Princess Nimhea and Prince Eamon steal Ara from her quiet life with a mission to retake the throne-and take her place as the Loresmith-her whole world turns upside down.
It was her fate to inherit the title-though she never truly believed it would come to pass since the monarchy's downfall years before.
Ara has always known about the legend of the Loresmith: the blacksmith who served alongside the kings and queens of every generation to protect the kingdom. The pace does not pick up until the end, but this book promises sequels with more action and intrigue that may entice readers to persevere.Games of Thrones meets An Ember in the Ashes in this action-packed fantasy from the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series. Readers who enjoy slow, in-depth world building may enjoy the mythology and makeup of this Scandinavian-inspired world however, the characters have slippery, ever-shifting personalities that make them hard to care for, and a huge betrayal at the end of the novel is shocking if only for its implausibility. Though the premise is unique, this first book of a planned series is mostly buildup with little immediate payoff. First, they must seek the knowledge Ara needs to craft weapons for the Loreknights this knowledge can only be found with the help of a handsome sixteen-year-old thief and by passing the trials of the gods. After her father died in the Vokkan invasion before passing on his Loresmith knowledge, Ara has little hope of fulfilling her birthright-until she’s sought out by Nimhea, true heir to the Saetlund throne, to help with the rebel cause to restore the old rule. Fifteen-year-old Ara is the daughter of the late Loresmith, a legendary blacksmith endorsed by the gods to craft weapons for an elite group of Saetlund warriors.
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