Glass Sword

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Action-AdventureEpic FantasySword and SorceryDystopianComing of AgeBetrayalIdentityPower & CorruptionMagicPolitical IntrigueFast-PacedMorally Grey CharacterStrong Female LeadYoung Adult (YA)War & ConflictSeriesAdventureFantasy
YA Fantasy

Glass Sword

Victoria Aveyard

$12.95
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Glass Sword" thrusts readers back into the dangerous world of Mare Barrow, immediately following her daring escape from the Silver court. Branded a traitor by her own kind and hunted by the tyrannical Silver regime, Mare finds herself on the run with Prince Cal, a former enemy whose allegiances are as complicated as her own. Their shared goal is to forge a rebellion from the scattered remnants of those like them – Reds who possess latent Silver abilities, anomalies in the strictly divided society. As they seek out these hidden individuals to build an army, Mare grapples with her evolving powers and the heavy burden of leadership, all while navigating a precarious alliance with Cal and the constant threat posed by his manipulative brother, King Maven, who now ruthlessly consolidates his power. The novel delves deeper into themes of identity, power, and the brutal realities of revolution. Mare's struggle to define herself as more than just a weapon or a symbol fuels her personal journey, forcing her to confront difficult moral choices and the compromises inherent in warfare. The intricate web of betrayal and loyalty, particularly between Mare, Cal, and Maven, creates intense emotional stakes and keeps readers questioning motivations. What makes "Glass Sword" compelling is its relentless pace, the expansion of its fantastical world with new factions and powers, and its unflinching portrayal of the costs of fighting for a better world. It appeals to those who enjoy complex characters navigating morally ambiguous situations and high-stakes political fantasy where true heroes are forged in fire.

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$12.95

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Publisher

HarperCollins

Pages

464

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780062310668

ISBN-10

0062310666

Language

English

Published

2016-02-09