Briarheart
$56.67
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
7 February 2022
Summary
Briarheart: A Queen’s Daughter
Miriam, daughter of Queen Alethia of Tirendell, isn’t a princess. Born of Alethia and the King’s Champion, her ambitions lie far from the throne. The arrival of her baby sister, Aurora, the kingdom’s heir, fills her with joy. Aurora is perfect, until a Dark Fae crashes her christening, ready to curse her. It’s then Miriam discovers a hidden, impossible power.
Tasked with protecting Aurora, Miriam begins training in magic and combat. But as shad…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780759557451 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0759557454 |
| Author: | Mercedes Lackey |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 7 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 212mm x 144mm x 40mm |
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Critics Review
“Spirituality, psychic abilities, propaganda, magic, monsters, and mayhem make this a book with a dozen hooks to snag readers and win Lackey even more fans.”– Booklist
“Spirituality, psychic abilities, propaganda, magic, monsters, and mayhem make this a book with a dozen hooks to snag readers and win Lackey even more fans.”–Booklist
“Readers will be spellbound by Miri’s misadventures and her relatable coming-of-age … strongly recommended for upper middle grade/YA fans of the genre who prefer magical solutions over weapons and violence.”
–School Library Journal, starred review“A gentle “Sleeping Beauty”-inspired tale of teens training to defend a baby princess.“–Kirkus Reviews“Lackey gives Miri’s narration a light, contemporary voice that harmonizes with a plethora of realistic detail about daily life in the pseudo-medieval-European setting.”–BCCBPraise for the Hunter Series: *“Joyeaux’s narration is spellbinding, the prose easily balancing the technology of the future with the tradition of the past. Captivating, dynamic, well-paced, and thrilling.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Lackey successfully mixes dystopia and fantasy in this series opener … The novel is exciting, entirely entertaining, and sure to please her fans.”–Publishers WeeklyAbout The Author
Mercedes Lackey
Mercedes Lackey is the acclaimed author of over fifty novels and many works of short fiction. In her “spare” time she is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. Mercedes lives in Oklahoma with her husband and frequent collaborator, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots.
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