Caught between her culture and freedom, and tormented by impossible love, she abandons all she has known in a dangerous quest to follow the "Angels." With only her beloved dog, Nami, at her side, Adira must use all the skills she learned from her father to survive the perils of the desert, Sodom, and her own heart.Īngels at the Gate is a story of adventure and the power of love, a compelling saga based on historical research about the ancient biblical world of Abraham, Sodom and Gomorrah, and the woman who "became a pillar of salt." Like T.K. She loses everything she values most, including the "Angel" who has awakened her desires. With the arrival of two mysterious Northmen, rumored to be holy men, Adira's world unravels. Secretly raised as a boy in her father's caravan and schooled in languages and the fine art of negotiation, Adira rejects the looming changes of womanhood that threaten her nomadic life and independence. That I am his daughter, not his son, is a secret between my father and myself."" I am Adira, daughter of the caravan, daughter of the wind, and daughter of the famed merchant, Zakiti. ""If the path of obedience is the path of wisdom, it is one not well worn by my feet.
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Unfortunately, I didn’t get approved for an ARC of this novella, but my local library fulfilled my “Suggest a Purchase” request. This has been a busy year for me, and sometimes it’s nice to just read a short and sweet novella instead of binging an entire series. While I do plan to make time to read the Wayfarer’s series this year, I was even more excited to hear about her plans to start a new series of novellas. Her Wayfarer’s series won the 2019 Hugo Award for Best Series, and she has been on my radar for quite some time now. The robot cannot go back until the question of “what do people need?” is answered.īut the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how.īecky Chambers is an award-winning science fiction author. One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. 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In interviews and in the warning at the beginning of the book, Beddor claims he wrote the book after seeing an incomplete deck of cards as part of a display of ancient playing cards at the British Museum. We can only serve the continental US, Alaska, and Hawaii. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The Raven Tower: An epic magical fantasy saga (Fire-Walker Book 1) at. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself.and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes.īut the Raven's tower holds a secret. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. 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This story is part of our Weekend Reads series, where we highlight a story we love from the archives. “I didn’t realize those vultures were going to see me as fresh meat until it was too late.” Click here to view a longer preview of Stateless, by Elizabeth Wein. From the award-winning author of Code Name Verity, this thrilling murder mystery set in 1937 Europe soars with intrigue, glamour, secrets, and betrayal. But each of the racers is hiding a turbulent and violent past, and any one of them might be capable of murder…including Stella herself. The world is looking for inspiration in what’s meant to be a friendly sporting event. But promoting peace in Europe feels empty to Stella when civil war is raging in Spain and the Nazis are gaining power-and when, right from the start, someone resorts to cutthroat sabotage to get ahead of the competition. As the only participating female pilot, it’ll be a constant challenge to prove she’s a worthy competitor. When Stella North is chosen to represent Britain in Europe’s first air race for young people, she knows all too well how high the stakes are. Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. |