A Spark of White Fire
- 336 stránok
- 12 hodin čítania
When Esmae wins a contest of skill, she sets off events that trigger an inevitable and unwinnable war
Táto epická sága sa ponorí do hlbín vesmíru a reinterpretuje staroveký indický epos. Sleduje osudy božských bytostí a smrteľníkov na pozadí galaktických konfliktov a kozmickej lásky. Príbeh skúma témy osudu, spravodlivosti a večného cyklu zrodu a zániku. Je to strhujúce sci-fi dobrodružstvo, ktoré vzdáva hold klasickému rozprávaniu s moderným nádychom.
When Esmae wins a contest of skill, she sets off events that trigger an inevitable and unwinnable war
In a realm where power and family ties intertwine, the struggle for the crown intensifies as rival factions within a single kingdom vie for dominance. Intrigue, betrayal, and loyalty shape the destinies of those who seek the throne, revealing the complexities of duty and ambition. As the stakes rise, the characters must navigate their relationships and the burden of legacy, ultimately questioning what it truly means to rule.
“A rare gem of a sequel . . . Each page drips with action and moral complexities.” —Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire, on A House of Rage & Sorrow A prince without his kingdom. A kingdom without its princess. The destruction of the stars themselves. War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse. Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes. And far, far away, on a dark, mysterious planet, a sleeping god stirs awake. War or family. Pride or peace. As the end of the world draws ever closer, Esmae and Alexi must decide how far they’ll go to win—and who they’ll sacrifice along the way. Celebrated author Sangu Mandanna promises a gripping conclusion to the Celestial Trilogy in A War of Swallowed Stars.