The second in a sweeping and action-packed fantasy duology loosely inspired by the early climbers of Mount Everest-perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore.
After the terrifying events on Mount Raksha, the witches have returned, and River has betrayed Kamzin to regain his dark powers. The witches' next step: march on the Three Cities and take over the Empire-led by River's brother, Esha.
If Kamzin is to save Azmiri and prevent the destruction of the Empire, she must find a star that fell in the Ash Mountains to the north. Fallen stars have immense power, and if Kamzin and Lusha can find the star, they can use its magic to protect their homeland. To get there, Kamzin has allied with Azar-at, the dangerous and deceptive fire demon, who can grant her great power-in exchange for pieces of her soul.
But River wants the star too, and as their paths collide in dangerous and unexpected ways, Kamzin must wrestle with both her guilt and her conflicted feelings for the person who betrayed her.
Facing dark magic, a perilous journey, and a standoff against the witches, can Kamzin, Lusha, and Tem find the star and save their Empire?
| ISBN: | 9780063568105 |
| Publication date: | 22nd October 2026 |
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| Publisher: | Storytide an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 448 pages |
| Reading age: | 12+ |
| Series: | Even the Darkest Stars |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Siblings Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories |
The second in a sweeping and action-packed fantasy duology loosely inspired by the early climbers of Mount Everest-perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore.After the terrifying events on Mount Raksha, the witches have returned, and River has betrayed Kamzin to regain his dark powers. The witches' next step: march on the Three Cities and take over the Empire-led by River's brother, Esha.If Kamzin is to save Azmiri and prevent the destruction of the Empire, she must find a star that fell in the Ash Mountains to the north.
is aimed at readers aged 12 and over.
features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Siblings, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
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was written by and published by Storytide an imprint of HarperCollins
has 448 pages
Yes it is part of Even the Darkest Stars series
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