With an unputdownable plot, incredible twists, and an extraordinary high fantasy world filled with court intrigue, heart-racing action, a unique magic system, and sizzling chemistry, Sharpest Court is the thrilling sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Thorn Season.
Alissa Paine has fled her home, the Kingdom of Daradon - forced to say goodbye to her old old life in order to escape the clutches of both the cruel, tyrannical King Erik to whom she was once betrothed, and the Hunters who persecute Wielders like Alissa.
But she has not left Daradon empty-handed, and Alissa has in her possession an object that Erik greatly desires - a mysterious and ancient spellmade compass which has the potential to reshape the world, if Alissa - or Erik - can unlock its secrets.
Seeking refuge in the Ansoran Empire, Alissa is able to demonstrate her Wielding powers openly for the first time in her life. But Ansora is not a safe haven, and Alissa is quickly forced to navigate the rules and customs of another dangerous ruler. And even with her former ally, Keil Arcus, by her side, Alissa soon learns that, while she may have been raised in the kingdom of thorns, she is yet to enter the sharpest court….
Perfect for fans of Powerless, Six of Crows, and The Rose Bargain, Sharpest Court is an extraordinary return to the world of Thorn Season.
| ISBN: | 9780008721879 |
| Publication date: | 22nd October 2026 |
| Author: | Kiera Azar |
| Publisher: | Harper Fire an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 496 pages |
| Reading age: | 13+ |
| Series: | Thorn Season |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy |
With an unputdownable plot, incredible twists, and an extraordinary high fantasy world filled with court intrigue, heart-racing action, a unique magic system, and sizzling chemistry, Sharpest Court is the thrilling sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Thorn Season.Alissa Paine has fled her home, the Kingdom of Daradon - forced to say goodbye to her old old life in order to escape the clutches of both the cruel, tyrannical King Erik to whom she was once betrothed, and the Hunters who persecute Wielders like Alissa.But she has not left Daradon empty-handed, and Alissa has in her possession an object that Erik greatly desires - a mysterious and ancient spellmade compass which has the potential to reshape the world, if Alissa - or Erik - can unlock its secrets.Seeking refuge in the Ansoran Empire, Alissa is able to demonstrate her Wielding powers openly for the first time in her life. But Ansora is not a safe haven, and Alissa is quickly forced to navigate the rules and customs of another dangerous ruler.
Sharpest Court is aimed at readers aged 13 and over.
Sharpest Court features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
Paperback, Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. Pre-order. 22nd October 2026.
Sharpest Court was written by Kiera Azar and published by Harper Fire an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Sharpest Court has 496 pages
Yes it is part of Thorn Season series
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. Pre-order. 22nd October 2026.