Zélie lives in constant fear. In a land where magic users, or maji, are hunted and disposed of, she knows all too well the dangers that surround her. Majis have been driven to extinction under the authority of a tyrannical king. The king's daughter Amari, however, decides that her father's ways are wrong and sets out on her own. This angers the king who puts a price on her head. In a chance meeting, Amari and Zélie meet as Amari is on the run. Together they flee with Zélie's brother. Chased by Amari's brother, Inan, the three go from one nail-biting adventure to the next as Zélie discovers that she may be the key to bringing magic back to the land. Filled with thrills, Indiana Jones-style adventure and truly original characters, I can't recommend this book enough. If you're looking for strong female characters with complex histories and troubled pasts with tons of great fight scenes, a strong fantasy plot and a ton of grit, this is the book for you. I will be buying quite a few copies of this to keep our teens happy. Highly recommended!
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