Hugely enjoyable entertainment. Kristen Ciccarelli is most definitely an author to watch. Edward Cox, author of The Relic Guild
IskariSeries
Embark on a dark fantasy saga where words hold magical power and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Follow a courageous heroine as she battles not only external foes but also the demons of her own past. This series is brimming with unexpected twists, suspense, and profound emotions that will captivate you from the very first page. Immerse yourself in an adventure where tradition clashes with personal desires, and a single choice can alter everything.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 1
Na początku był Namsara – zrodzony z nieba i ducha – który wszędzie, gdzie się pojawił, przynosił miłość i śmiech. Lecz gdzie jest światło, tam musi być ciemność. Dlatego była też Iskari – zrodzona z krwi i blasku księżyca. Niszczycielka. Przynosząca śmierć. Oto legendy, na których wychowała się Asha, córka króla Firgaardu. Opowiadano je szeptem, a ona słuchała z zapartym tchem, zafascynowana zakazanymi bohaterami z przeszłości. Jednak dopiero kiedy sama stała się najbardziej zaciekłym, budzącym postrach pogromcą smoków, przyjęła rolę następnej iskari – samotny los, który sprawił, że Asha czuła się jak broń w cudzych rękach, a nie dziewczyna. Asha walczy ze smokami i przynosi ich głowy królowi, lecz żadne z tych trofeów nie jest w stanie jej uwolnić od więzów obowiązku: ślubu z okrutnym komendantem, człowiekiem, który zna prawdę o jej naturze. Gdy Asha dostaje szansę uwolnienia się w zamian za zabicie najpotężniejszego smoka w Firgaardzie, odkrywa, że stare opowieści mają w sobie więcej prawdy, niż mogła się spodziewać. Z pomocą przyjaciela – niewolnika służącego jej narzeczonemu – Asha musi zrzucić z siebie pancerz iskari i otworzyć serce na miłość, światło i prawdę, którą przed nią zawsze ukrywano.
- 2
The Caged Queen
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The story revolves around two sisters, Roa and Essie, whose extraordinary bond manifests as magical phenomena. Their connection, known as "the hum," allows them to influence their surroundings emotionally. However, tragedy strikes when an accident claims Essie's life, leaving her soul trapped in a decaying state. This haunting event challenges Roa to navigate her grief and the remnants of their powerful bond, setting the stage for a journey of loss, magic, and the struggle to reconnect with her sister.
- 2
The Caged Queen (Iskari, Band 2)
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Kristen Ciccarelli’s distinct brand of lyrical, haunting fantasy continues in the companion to her bestselling debut, The Last Namsara. Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Renee Ahdieh. Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. Roa and Essie called it the hum. It was a magic they cherished—until the day a terrible accident took Essie’s life and trapped her soul in this world. Dax—the heir to Firgaard’s throne—was responsible for the accident. Roa swore to hate him forever. But eight years later he returned, begging for her help. He was determined to dethrone his cruel father, under whose oppressive reign Roa’s people had suffered. Roa made him a deal: she’d give him the army he needed if he made her queen. Only as queen could she save her people from Firgaard’s rule. Then a chance arises to right every wrong—an opportunity for Roa to rid herself of this enemy king and rescue her beloved sister. During the Relinquishing, when the spirits of the dead are said to return, Roa discovers she can reclaim her sister for good. All she has to do is kill the king.
- 3
The Sky Weaver
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Lavish, romantic and magical, The Sky Weaver is a new standalone story set in the world of The Last Namsara - one that fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and Laini Taylor will flock to At the end of one world, there always lies another. Safire, a soldier, knows her role in this world is to serve the King of Firgaard-helping to maintain the peace in her oft-troubled nation. Eris, a deadly pirate, has no such conviction. Known as The Death Dancer for her ability to evade even the most determined of pursuers, she possesses a superhuman ability to move between worlds. When one can roam from dimension to dimension, can one ever be home? Can love and loyalty truly exist? Then Safire and Eris-sworn enemies-find themselves on a common mission: to find Asha, the last Namsara. From the port city of Darmoor to the fabled faraway Sky Isles, their search and their stories become threaded ever more tightly together as they discover the uncertain fate they're hurtling towards may just be a shared one. In this world, and the next.
