And Break the Pretty Kings - Book 1

Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of GALLANT and SIX CRIMSON CRANES. ''Reminiscent of the greatest fantasy classics but wholly unique'' Axie Oh, bestselling author of THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA A crown princess. A monster the gods fear. A destiny no one can outrun. Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking a strange new power within her and foretelling the return of a monster even the gods fear. Amid the chaos, Mirae''s beloved older brother is taken-threatening the peninsula''s already tenuous truce. Desperate to save her brother and defeat this ancient enemy before the queendom is beset by war, Mirae sets out on a journey with an unlikely group of companions while her unpredictable magic gives her terrifying visions of a future she must stop at any cost. ''A twisty, riveting page-turner filled with bold surprises! In this thrilling debut fantasy, Jeong draws richly from Korean myths and legends, conjuring an immersive world where dark magic looms, destiny beckons, and one girl''s unique ability to jump through time sets her on a collision path with fate'' June CL Tan, author of JADE FIRE GOLD ''A stunning ode to Korean mythology, AND BREAK THE PRETTY KINGS is a captivating modern update on the classic fantasy adventure'' Tanvi Berwah, author of MONSTERS BORN AND MADE ''Brimming with rich magic and delicious prose, Jeong deftly weaves a time-bending tale of family, love and the true cost of identity. Get ready to have your heart stolen by this stunning debut'' Swati Teerdhala, author of THE TIGER AT MIDNIGHT trilogy ...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Lena Jeong
• Editore: Magpie
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 10.06.2024
• EAN: 9780008622886
• ISBN: 978-0-00-862288-6
• Pagine: 442
• Dimensioni: 129 mm x 199 mm x 28 mm
• Serie: The Sacred Bone
• Categorie: Narrativa > Science Fiction, Fantasy; Romance, Fantasy, FICTION / Historical / General, FICTION / Action & Adventure, Historical adventure, FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, FICTION / Romance / Fantasy, FICTION / Magical Realism, FICTION / Romance / Paranormal / General, FICTION / Fantasy / Historical, FICTION / Romance / Action & Adventure, Historical fantasy, Magical Realism, Historical adventure fiction, Myth & legend told as fiction, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales, Title;