The Bone Shard Daughter
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
"One of the best debut fantasy novels of the year." -- BuzzFeed News "An amazing start to a new trilogy." -- Culturess "It grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go." -- Sarah J. Maas This unmissable debut weaves a stunning tale of magic, mystery, and revolution, centering on the former heir to the emperor who fights to reclaim her power and rightful place on the throne. The emperor has ruled for decades, using bone shard magic to control constructs that enforce order. However, his reign is faltering, and a revolution is brewing across the Empire's islands. Lin, the emperor's daughter, is confined within a palace filled with locked doors and dark secrets. Denied recognition as heir, she is determined to master the forbidden bone shard magic to prove her worth. Yet this power comes at a significant cost. As the revolution approaches the palace, Lin faces a crucial choice: how far will she go to reclaim her birthright and protect her people? "Epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt . . . inventive, adventurous and wonderfully written." -- Alix E. Harrow "Utterly absorbing. I adored it." -- Emily Duncan "A thoroughly fantastic read." -- Kevin Hearne "Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling." -- Booklist "Groundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age." -- Tasha Suri "Begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure." -- Hafsah Faizal