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Before the Queens who ruined the lands, there were the Kings who defined them. History remembers the Queens by scars, while 'King' is a word that never was. Is history fickle or is it wise? Only those who lived it know the lies. Lies - some might say - are just another name for an unproven story.
The. Curse. For something so very crucial to the yoman way, not much is known about its creation - as long as 'not much' is understood as 'nothing at all.' It is said the curse was once known by another name. No one quite knows what that name was or why it is no longer used - 'the best guesses' are passed on as 'certainty.' Some whisper a name that has to do with the shape of the olden statue whose magic can tell if a girl is to be a Queen or not. Some others covertly speak a name that is related to how the girl herself is descended from a specific type of dragon but who can even agree what a dragon is much less if the color of the creature is relevant? Which is why yet others insist that same long name is but a myth, nothing more than the inevitable result of embellishment from longstanding storytelling. The vast majority think it better to focus on an entirely different question, a real and threatening one: is it her? For if 'the' and 'curse' are defining, it is not the words themselves where the greatest danger lies. A girl on her sixteen birthday, a mission by a Keeper of Time, The Dragon Statue, a Bloodhurst and a witch - all the necessary elements to answer that life-preserving question. All that is needed to pass judgment. All that is needed for the girl to either be saved or be allowed to live. It is a heavy duty that the Bloodhurst bear. It might therefore surprise to learn you don't need to be powerful to take the oath of a Bloodhurst but *you do* need to be unyielding. It also doesn't hurt if you have a reputation. And none are hailed as far or wide as Ashkalon the Beheader - a title earned and wielded by one of the most worthy. The most welcomed. The most feared. The yomans are a cursed people, the Bloodhurst their first and greatest line of defense. If the Queen wakens then the ones who are 'cursed' are the fortunate ones, but there's no need for concern for Ashkalon has never missed and won't be starting now - no matter who it is the cruel curse forces the Beheader's blade against. Duty first. Always. - - - Please note this series has a prequel and although it is not necessary to have read it to understand the overall tale it certainly adds another layer. Also note this is the first of a four part medium burn reverse harem and the books that make up the quartet are not meant to be read as standalones.
When a Queen is not stopped at judgement it comes down to the Knights to vanquish her. Judgement is Time proven. Judgement makes sense. What doesn't make sense? A man doesn't turn into a lizard, nor does a lizard turn into a man. It doesn't make sense! But 'insanity' is just another item onto a pile of problems which includes solving the mystery of how the anachronistic coven came to be, figuring out what to do with a pregnant witch and her Faithful, putting back together a man who is understandably beyond broken, organizing a kingdom full of cursed stitchers AND deciding what *or if* to do something about the undercover Knight that is casually roaming the castle. Sheesh! With those sorts of issues on the list is it even worth bothering with sense anymore?...Certainly makes one think that if anyone had told the story that being cursed was this hard no one would take the job. Hah! - - - Please note this series has a prequel and although it is not necessary to have read it to understand the overall tale, it certainly adds another layer. Also note this is the second of a four part medium burn reverse harem and the quartet of books should be read in order.
By the author of In Legend Born It is a time of vast changes in the island nation of Sileria. Oppressed for centuries by one conqueror after another, this land of fierce pride and ancient rivalries awaited the prophesied Firebringer, who would free them. Josarian, a mountain peasant, survived his leap into the volcano to become the Firebringer. He united the impoverished shallaheen, the magical fire-wielding Guardians, and the vastly powerful mages known as Waterlords in an unprecedented alliance that defeated the foreign Valdani who had ruled Sileria for too long. But now Josarian is dead, betrayed by the alliance and slain by the ice-dragon of Kiloran, the most powerful Waterlord in Sileria. Tansen, Josarian’s second-in-command, has taken up the banner of independence, and leads the shallaheen and the Guardians against the Waterlords so that Sileria can be free of a tyranny far worse than Valdani rule. As the volcano goddess Dar rumbles her displeasure in earthquakes and lava flows, the forces of fate, prophecy, and magic combine to create new heroes--from the desolate mountains, from the water-starved cities, from the sea, and even from beneath the earth. Ancient forces join with unlikely allies to fulfill the prophecies that inspire revolt and excite religious fervor. But in Sileria, betrayal has long been a way of life, and it wears many faces as the ambitions of the high and the low ensnare the fates of people across the land, wreaking havoc among the faithful. With consummate narrative skill, Laura Resnick brings to life the excitement and adventure of this magical land in its epic struggle to find its true leaders, heal ancient wounds, and chart a path out of chaos to a new day of peace.
Dragons, myth, and magic unite in the third installment of Cornelia Funke's bestselling Dragon Rider series. Ben and the Greenblooms must protect a mythical new creature rising from the ocean -- a creature who can bring either light or darkness to whoever it first meets. A new peril has emerged in the world of Fabulous Creatures. One that could cause the disappearance of their kind. Luckily, all of our favorite characters are back--Ben and Firedrake, his wonderful dragon friend, plucky Guinevere and the Greenbloom family, Sorrel the irrepressible brownie, the miniature man Twigleg and a host of new Fabulous Animals and sturdy helpers. But the threat is real and qucikly encroaching. A villian from the family's past is seeking revenge. And all the while, the mysterious Aurelia, the most fabulous and powerful creature of all, moves across oceans to its final destination, introducing a new underwater world to enjoy.
The gripping conclusion to the acclaimed Arthurian fantasy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White finds Guinevere questioning everything—friends and enemies, good and evil, and, most of all, herself. While journeying north toward the Dark Queen, Guinevere falls into the hands of her enemies. Behind her are Lancelot, trapped on the other side of the magical barrier they created to protect Camelot, and Arthur, who has been led away from his kingdom, chasing after false promises. But the greatest danger isn’t what lies ahead of Guinevere—it’s what’s been buried inside her. Vowing to unravel the truth of her past with or without Merlin’s help, Guinevere joins forces with the sorceress Morgana and her son, Mordred—and faces the confusing, forbidden feelings she still harbors for him. When Guinevere makes an agonizing discovery about who she is and how she came to be, she finds herself with an impossible choice: fix a terrible crime, or help prevent war. Guinevere is determined to set things right, whatever the cost. To defeat a rising evil. To remake a kingdom. To undo the mistakes of the past...even if it means destroying herself. Guinevere has been a changeling, a witch, a queen—but what does it mean to be just a girl?
Unravel the mysteries of Ravenloft® in this dread adventure for the world’s greatest roleplaying game Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia. Far below, yet not beyond his keen eyesight, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd’s face forms the barest hint of a smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they came — all according to his plan. A lightning flash rips through the darkness, but Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind fills the midnight air. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited.
Dusk thought he knew the boundaries of his world - the endless tunnels of the Ronja mines, the cruel whims of his captors, and the crushing weight of a life in chains. But when a hidden cavern reveals an ancient dragon skeleton and a mysterious crystal that seems to whisper directly to his soul, Dusk's world expands in ways he never imagined. Suddenly thrust into a journey towards an unknown fate, he must navigate the perils of a world he barely remembers, all while grappling with an awakening power within him that he doesn't understand . As Dusk uncovers long-buried secrets and forges unexpected alliances, he begins to realize that his quest for freedom may hold the key to something far greater. In this breathtaking gay fantasy adventure, the line between slave and savior blurs as Dusk races to unlock the secrets of his past and the power of the dragon's legacy. Curse of the Dragon's Eye contains a diverse cast of characters and queer themes. It was previously published under the title "The Crystal Eye" by Blake R. Wolfe. Although the title and cover are different, the content remains the same.
The Curse of the White Dragon is the English translation of the acclaimed book Avalancha by Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro. It presents contexts where the foreign body is always in pain and the desire to punish vividly recalls readings such as Susan Sontag. Thus, in stories like "Game over" ("Montar las olas") the experimentation with an ultra-violence in an irrelevant style, reminds us of Burgess's A Clockwork Orange.Another perspective stems from the story "Coup the grace" ("Golpe de gracia") in which a cancer patient seeks to quench the unnamable misfortune of living in a society where women have an obligation to be a mother. In this and other stories, the author presents a game with psychoanalysis where reality is distorted when faced with archetypes.Sexual violence is played sideways and with a subtlety that marks just how long the narrative can go without falling into clichés. It does not seek to shock the reader with brutal images, but rather perceptions of the victims themselves. Proof of the above can be found in the story "The gray whales" ("Las ballenas grises") where oblivion is a character in itself. -Nelson Esteban Vera Santiago, literary critic
An action-packed fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Julie Kagawa's Talon and Renée Ahdieh's The Wrath and the Dawn about a princess who must fight the dragons trying to destroy her world. Six months ago, Princess Sorrowlynn stood beside Prince Golmarr to defeat the glass dragon. But when the prince almost killed her after inheriting the dragon's curse of hatred, he went into hiding to keep Sorrow safe . . . from himself. Now the princess has been training to become a great warrior, with the hope of finding Golmarr. But her search proves difficult when she discovers she has been wed to the prince of an enemy kingdom. Desperate to end her forced marriage and be reunited with her true love, Sorrow must find a way to escape her captor husband. But there's just one more dangerous obstacle in her way. A two-headed dragon is hunting her and will stop at nothing until she is dead. Can Sorrow summon the courage to wield the only sword that can defeat the beast and save her world from the destruction of the dragon's curse?