The Bone Shard Daughter

Andrea Stewart

Sept 2020 · Sold by Orbit

About this eBook

The Bone Shard Daughter is an unmissable debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy — a stunning tale of magic, mystery, and revolution in which the former heir to the emperor will fight to reclaim her power and her place on the throne.

"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

The emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire's many islands.

Lin is the emperor's daughter and spends her days trapped in a palace of locked doors and dark secrets. When her father refuses to recognise her as heir to the throne, she vows to prove her worth by mastering the forbidden art of bone shard magic.

Yet such power carries a great cost, and when the revolution reaches the gates of the palace, Lin must decide how far she is willing to go to claim her birthright - and save her people.
 

Ratings and reviews

I quite liked this book! Dark times are ahead for the Empire. Islands are sinking, the Shardless are rebelling and taking over, and the Alanga artifacts are waking up. The way the Emperor stays in control is through bone shard magic, known only to a few, Lin trying to be one of them (as the Emperor's daughter). This book is written from a few points of view, mainly Lin and Jovis, with Ramani and Sand and Phalue making up the rest. They end up intertwining at various points, making for an exciting story. I liked Jovis the best because I love his relationship with Mephi though I think Lin is a strong character too and I want to learn more about her past. This is a good book and I am excited for the continuation of the story!

it's a real page turner. on to the second book.

About the author

Andrea Stewart is the daughter of immigrants, and was raised in a number of places across the United States. Her parents always emphasized science and education, so she spent her childhood immersed in Star Trek and odd-smelling library books.

When her (admittedly ambitious) dreams of becoming a dragon slayer didn't pan out, she instead turned to writing books. She now lives in sunny California, and in addition to writing, can be found herding cats, looking at birds, and falling down research rabbit holes.