The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart - ISBN: 9780356515014
Paperback
Magic, revolution, identity: Forge an empire or watch it drown.

The Bone Shard War

The epic conclusion to the Sunday Times bestselling Drowning Empire series

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  • Paperback

    640 pages

  • Release Date

    30 January 2024

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Summary

*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*

‘One of the best fantasy novels I’ve read in a long time…This book is truly special’ Sarah J. Maas on The Bone Shard Daughter

Magic. Revolution. Identity.

The Bone Shard War is the unmissable ending to the Drowning Empire series which began with The Bone Shard Daughter - one of the biggest fantasy debuts of recent years - and continued with The Bone Shard Emp…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780356515014
ISBN-10:035651501X
Author:Andrea Stewart
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Orbit
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:640
Release Date:30 January 2024
Weight:436g
Dimensions:196mm x 126mm x 46mm
Series:The Drowning Empire
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Critics Review

The twisting turns of political negotiations, the desperation of each character to do what’s right, and the carefully written world building come together to power this compelling and suspenseful fantasy … Stewart’s elegant planning and unspooling revelations will keep readers hooked from the first page and fans will be impatient for the next and final volume in the trilogy * Booklist *Stewart’s heart-pounding second Drowning Empire epic fantasy expertly picks up the pace from The Bone Shard Daughter … Stewart keeps the energy up across the many engrossing plotlines, with immersive battles aplenty to keep readers on the edges of their seats. This page-turning instalment is sure to please series fans * Publishers Weekly *A wild ride full of action, betrayal, and heart-in-your-throat plot twists. Nothing happens as expected, and it’s fantastic * Grimdark Magazine *

Exciting and emotional, well-paced and gripping, and the ending is everything I never knewI needed. It destroyed me and then put all the fragmented pieces of my heart backtogether

* One Book More *The Bone Shard Daughter is one of the best fantasy novels I’ve read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn’t let go until long after it’s over. This book is truly special * Sarah J. Maas *As the narrative gains pace and change sweeps the islands, Stewart skilfully orchestrates her diverse cast towards a satisfyingly gripping climax * Guardian *The Bone Shard Daughter is epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written – Alix E. HarrowA complex and dark tapestry of a fantasy woven through with brilliant world-building, deep intrigue, and incredible heart – Megan E. O’KeefeThe Bone Shard Daughter begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss - with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot * Hafsah Faizal, NYT bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame *Action-packed, must-read epic fantasy … One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year * Buzzfeed News *A rich and rewarding novel, original and thought-provoking, and I didn’t want it to end * Fantasy Book Review *

There’s a bold, ambitious imagination at work here - and this is a world you’ll want to linger in

* M. R. Carey *The Bone Shard Daughter seized my attention and wouldn’t let go. It’s a thoroughly fantastic read and I eagerly await the sequel * Kevin Hearne *A grand, ingenious and sweeping tale of power, magic and heart, The Bone Shard Daughter is groundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age’ * Tasha Suri *An unforgettable tale of magic and intrigue, and the start of a fascinating trilogy * Gareth Hanrahan *Richly told, emotional, [and] action-laced * Library Journal (starred review) *I couldn’t put Andrea Stewart’s BONE SHARD DAUGHTER down. A kaleidoscopic cast, a fascinating world, captivating magic and enthralling politics – I’m already looking forward to the next book! Meantime, I can’t stop thinking about this one. A fantastic adventure * Fran Wilde *Stewart has drawn a fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers’ hearts … Stewart’s debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series * Booklist *This brilliant fantasy debut has announced Andrea Stewart as quite possibly the best newcomer of the year * Novel Notions *There is a fantastic cast of characters, a compelling plot, a unique magic system and a vividly written world. I cannot wait to see what is going to happen next… This will definitely be on my favourite books of 2020 list and will probably be my favourite fantasy debut of the year * Fantasy Faction *THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER is full of atmospheric delights: a spooky palace full of locked doors and awful secrets! Wonderful characters struggling with hard choices! Intriguing worldbuilding! An endearing yet mysterious animal companion! Profoundly creepy bone shard magic! This is a fantastic read well worth your time. I can’t wait for the sequel! * Melissa Caruso *

About The Author

Andrea Stewart

Andrea Stewart is the Chinese American daughter of immigrants, and was raised in a number of places across the United States. When her (admittedly ambitious) dreams of becoming a dragon slayer didn’t pan out, she instead turned to writing books. She now lives in sunny California.

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