A strange darkness is growing in the Ward. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea. Fate knocks on her door, in the form of a mythical immortal and a lethal assassin, who tell Corayne that she is the last of an ancient lineage - with the power to save the world from destruction. Because a man who would burn kingdoms to the ground is raising an army unlike any seen before, bent on uprooting the foundations of the world. With poison in his heart and a stolen sword in his hand, he'll break the realm itself to claim it. And only Corayne can stop him. Alongside an unlikely group of reluctant allies, Corayne finds herself on a desperate journey to complete an impossible task, with untold magic singing in her blood and the fate of the world on her shoulders
Empire Ascendant Series
Embark on an epic fantasy adventure where hope is lost, and the fate of kingdoms rests on unlikely heroes. This series plunges into a world threatened by encroaching darkness and a formidable army bent on total destruction. Join a diverse band of companions, each with their own past and purpose, as they unite against overwhelming odds. Prepare for a thrilling saga filled with high-stakes action, lethal surprises, and the ultimate test of courage and sacrifice.
Recommended Reading Order
Blade Breaker
- 592 pages
- 21 hours of reading
A true fantasy masterpiece. --Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling authorIn the sequel to Victoria Aveyard's instant #1 New York Times bestselling Realm Breaker, a divided world must rally, an unstoppable enemy must be defeated, and the fate of the world rests on a blade's edge.Andry, a former squire, continues to fight for hope amid blood and chaos.Dom, a grieving immortal, strives to fulfill a broken oath.Sorasa, an outcast assassin, faces her past when it returns with sharpened teeth.Valtik, an old sorceress, summons a mighty power.And Corayne, a pirate's daughter with an ancient magic in her blood, steps closer to becoming the hero she's destined to be.Together they must assemble an army to face Queen Erida and Taristan's wicked forces. But something deadly waits in the shadows, something that might consume the world before there's any hope for victory.The sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestselling Realm Breaker features breathless action, deadly twists, and gripping magic, making it perfect for fans of Garth Nix and J. R. R. Tolkien.Praise for Realm Breaker:A fantasy fan's dream. --Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and RuinA new classic. --Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of SkyhunterA true fantasy masterpiece. --Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes series