The Shadow Cats

Rae Carson

Jul 2012 · Girl of Fire and Thorns Novella Book 1 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

A sweeping, original digital prequel to Rae Carson’s bestselling The Girl of Fire and Thorns—a debut novel Tamora Pierce described as "engrossing."

Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness. And it was not Alodia.

Alodia is the crown princess of the realm. The sister who knows how to rule, the one who is constantly reminded that she has not been marked for a grand destiny. But Alodia has plans, and she will be the greatest queen her people have ever known. So she travels—with her hopeless, naive, chosen sister—to a distant part of their land, to begin to secure her supporters. This region needs its princesses, for it is plagued with a curse; the crops don't grow, spring doesn't arrive, and a fierce jaguar stalks in the shadows, leaving behind only empty homes splashed with blood. If Alodia can save them, no one will be able to deny her strength and her sovereignty.

But what she discovers could change the fate of her kingdom, if not the entire world. And it will most certainly change her opinion of her younger sister.

Don’t miss The Empire of Dreams, Rae Carson’s action-packed return to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns!

Ratings and reviews

Guess I should have read the fine print, you're not getting a book here, you're getting ripped off. I like the author and the three books I've purchased and read, but won't read any other of her books/short stories because of this. This should have been a give away to keep readers coming back, instead it closed the door on any future purchases by me. Maybe talk to your publisher about being realistic with pricing... :(

It was a wonderful short story that gives "The Girl of Thorns" fans a little bit more we've been craving. This is a great series not just for YA but for all ages. I'm 38 and this is my favorite series since V.C. Andrews "Flowers in the attic"

I love the entire series! I was so glad to read more about Alodia. i would like to know what is in her future.

About the author

Rae Carson is the author of two bestselling and award-winning trilogies, as well as the acclaimed stand-alone novels Any Sign of Life and The Empire of Dreams. Her debut, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was named a William C. Morris Award finalist and an Andre Norton Award finalist. Walk on Earth a Stranger was longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award and won the Western Writers of America Spur Award. Her books tend to contain adventure, magic, and smart girls who make (mostly) smart choices. Originally from California, Rae Carson now lives in Ohio with her husband. www.raecarson.com