The Hurricane Wars

Informationen zum Autor Thea Guanzon is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Hurricane Wars series. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in International Politics and Peace Studies. Aside from being a writer, she is an avid traveler, an enthusiastic fangirl, a Dungeon Master, and an iced coffee junkie. Born and raised in the Philippines, she currently resides in Metro Manila. Klappentext The New York Times bestselling debut sensation from the author of Tusk Love! "My newest obsession."— Kerri Maniscalco • "I physically could not stop reading!”  — Ali Hazelwood • “I’m obsessed.”— Hannah Whitten • “Simply unputdownable.” — Huffpost • “One of my favorite books!” — Katee Robert A steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, magic, and destiny are swept together in The Hurricane Wars, the spellbinding debut in a fantasy romance trilogy set in a Southeast Asia–inspired world All Talasyn has ever known is the Hurricane Wars. Growing up an orphan in a nation under siege by the ruthless Night Emperor, she found her family among the soldiers who fight for freedom. But Talasyn is hiding a deadly secret: light magic runs through her veins, a blazing power that can cut through the Night Empire’s shadows, believed to have been wiped out years ago. Prince Alaric is his father’s weapon, sworn to obliterate any threats to the Night Empire’s rule with his mighty shadow magic. He and Talasyn lock into a deadly dance that neither can seem to truly win, until, in a clash of light and dark, their powers merge to create a strange new force—and a dangerous, forbidden attraction reveals itself.  This war can only end with them. But an even greater danger is coming, and Talasyn and Alaric must decide... can they work together to save their world, or will they end up destroying each other?  Zusammenfassung The New York Times bestselling debut sensation from the author of Tusk Love! "My newest obsession."— Kerri Maniscalco • "I physically could not stop reading!”  — Ali Hazelwood • “I’m obsessed.”— Hannah Whitten • “Simply unputdownable.” — Huffpost • “One of my favorite books!” — Katee Robert A steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, magic, and destiny are swept together in The Hurricane Wars , the spellbinding debut in a fantasy romance trilogy set in a Southeast Asia–inspired world All Talasyn has ever known is the Hurricane Wars. Growing up an orphan in a nation under siege by the ruthless Night Emperor, she found her family among the soldiers who fight for freedom. But Talasyn is hiding a deadly secret: light magic runs through her veins, a blazing power that can cut through the Night Empire’s shadows, believed to have been wiped out years ago. Prince Alaric is his father’s weapon, sworn to obliterate any threats to the Night Empire’s rule with his mighty shadow magic. He and Talasyn lock into a deadly dance that neither can seem to truly win, until, in a clash of light and dark, their powers merge to create a strange new force—and a dangerous, forbidden attraction reveals itself.  This war can only end with them. But an even greater danger is coming, and Talasyn and Alaric must decide... can they work together to save their world, or will they end up destroying each other?  ...

Relazione

"A beautifully written tale of freedom and oppression, of passion and apathy. Guanzon's narrative is full of vibrant imagery . . . . There's a lot at stake in this enemies-to-lovers romance, and tensions run high from the first page to the last. . . . Guanzon's intricately imagined world and spirited writing style mark her as an exciting new voice in the realm of fantasy romance. The Hurricane Wars is an entertaining start to a sure-to-be epic series." - BookPage
"Complicated political intrigue, a unique magical system, and a satisfying slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance are just some of the narrative threads at the heart of this highly anticipated debut. A buzzy release that lives up to the hype-and that will likely obsess fantasy romance fans everywhere." - Paste magazine, The Best New Fantasy Books of October 2023
"The Hurricane Wars takes inspiration from the myths and culture of [Thea Guanzon's] native Philippines-but it also draws on elements universal across fantasy fiction, including secret magic and forbidden romance." - Gizmodo
"This novel, the first in a trilogy, took the romantasy world by storm when it landed." - New York Times
"This romance stands out, with its lush Southeast Asian-inspired setting. Fans of slowburn enemies-to-lovers storylines are sure to relish this." - Booklist
"Guanzon's debut already has a bevy of bestselling writers' praise, including Hannah Whitten, Katee Robert, Ali Hazelwood and others, and it's not surprising in the least. The Hurricane Wars is a lush and exquisitely detailed book with enemies to lovers, breathtaking worlds and intrigue. . . . Simply unputdownable." - HuffPost
"Terrifically refreshing, and so very addictive . . . Guanzon's gift for storytelling is coupled with her ability to imbue the readers into the South-East Asian-inspired culture of the world she has built. It is with both that she was able to create such an immersive reading experience, one that had me gasping, laughing and crying, all in the same sitting! The name of the sequel hasn't even been announced yet, and I already know that it will be my most anticipated read for the coming year." - Grimdark Magazine
"Fans of the fast-growing romantasy genre are sure to get swept up in The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon." - Popsugar, This Year's Best New Fantasy Books
"Thea Guanzon demonstrate[s] her chops in keeping readers hooked . . . It's a Southeast Asian-inspired weather magic fantasy in which orphaned soldier Talasyn must learn to harness her light magic against the shadowy power of Alaric, the heir to the Night Emperor-but to use that magic for good, because in the wrong hands, it could create the Hurricane Wars all over again." - Literary Hub, October's Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
"The Hurricane Wars is Guanzon's debut novel and the start of a fantastic and enchanting fantasy series. If you are an enemies-to-lovers fan, this is the book for you!" - Book Riot, The Best and Swooniest Romantasy Books
"Guanzon excels at writing a delicious slow-burn . . . [that] pulls from the best elements of the genre, infusing her story with tropes that pull the budding romance into the forefront. . . .Guanzon has constructed a complex, lush fantasy world surrounding them, with lyrical descriptions really immersing the reader in this new world. The Hurricane Wars is a brilliant piece of fiction, drawing readers into a world so immersive, with characters that share a chemistry so electric, that the wait for the next book is already unbearably long." - The Geeky Waffle

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Thea Guanzon
• Editore: Harper Voyager US
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 03.10.2023
• EAN: 9780063344808
• ISBN: 978-0-06-334480-8
• Pagine: 472
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 27 mm
• Serie: The Hurricane Wars
• Categorie: Narrativa > Science Fiction, Fantasy; Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, FICTION: Romance / Fantasy, FICTION: Romance / Paranormal / General, LITERATURE: GENERAL FICTION, FICTION: Cultural Heritage, FICTION: Fantasy / Romance, FICTION: Romance / Military, LITERATURE: SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY, FICTION: Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, FICTION: Own Voices, Adventure / action fiction, Literature / Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literature / General Fiction