The Isles of the Gods
(Sprache: Englisch)
Magic and danger clash in the start of a riveting new fantasy series that spans gansters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas by the New York Times bestselling author of the Illuminae Files and Aurora Cycle.
When Selly's father leaves her...
When Selly's father leaves her...
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Magic and danger clash in the start of a riveting new fantasy series that spans gansters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas by the New York Times bestselling author of the Illuminae Files and Aurora Cycle.When Selly's father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter on land while he sails to adventure in the north seas. But any plans to follow him are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician's marks on his arm boards her ship, presenting her and the crew with a dangerous mission: to cross the Crescent Sea without detection so he can complete a ritual on the sacred Isles of the Gods. But what starts as a leisure cruise will lead to acts of treason and sheer terror on the high seas, bringing two countries to the brink of war, two strangers closer than they ever thought possible and stirring two dangerous gods from centuries of slumber...
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Part OneGlitter and Grit
SELLY
Royal Hill
Kirkpool, Alinor
The woman selling magicians supplies is wandering around her little market stall like she s lost her map. It s as if every item she encounters, from the stacks of fat green candles to the bins of bright glass beads and stones, is somehow a new discovery.
You said half a dozen candles? She pauses to look over her shoulder and needlessly tighten her apron strings. She s dragging things out in the hope something extra will catch my eye, but although the grim, anxious buzz of the city has sunk into my bones, I am not going to lose my temper. I don t have time.
Yes, please. I try to make my gritted teeth look like a smile, though I can tell from the woman s expression it doesn t work. But honestly, at this rate I should ask her name and how she likes her tea, because the two of us are going to grow old together.
If anything, she seems to slow down even more, lifting a newspaper and studying the crate beneath it. Best in the city, these ones. Poured at the high temple, you know. Are they for you, young lady?
My hands tighten into fists in my fingerless leather gloves, but I glance down anyway, automatically checking that they hide the green magician s marks on the backs of my hands. They re for our first mate. Ship s magician. The words barely provoke their old, familiar ache. I ve got other things on my mind today.
Oh, indeed! That catches the woman s attention, and spirits save me, now she stops altogether to study me with interest. I should have seen you were a saltblood look at those clothes. Where have you come from?
Her gaze flickers back to the newspaper in her hand, and suddenly I see it: She s not vague. She s worried.
The questions have been the same at every stall I ve been to so far today. There are strange shortages, and prices are shifting, and whispers are winding their way through the marketplace about new taxes and confiscations. About war.
When they
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see my sailor s clothes the shirt, trousers, and boots setting me apart from the city girls in their tailored dresses everybody asks where we ve come from and what it was like there.
We re just on a quick run down from Trallia, I tell the woman, digging into my pocket for a few crowns. I m actually in kind of a hurry. I need to get to the harbormaster s office before it closes, or my captain won t be happy.
Somewhere, Captain Rensa probably just lifted her head and sniffed the wind, smelling my lies from the deck of the Lizabetta, but the shopkeeper gives herself a shake, as if she s waking up.
And here I am chatting away at you. We d better what do you young people say? Something to do with autos. She finds a smile as she remembers, though now I can see the strain in it: We d better put our foot on the gas.
A minute later my candles are wrapped up and I m on my way.
I leave behind the rough flapping of the spirit flags and the crowded market stalls at the top of Royal Hill, letting my momentum hurry me along as I jog past the magnificent façade of the temple to Barrica, my spirits lifting as I gather speed.
The priests and priestesses are out front in their soldiers uniforms, brass gleaming as they call the faithful to the afternoon service, to prayers for peace. The stone steps of the temple aren t crowded with worshippers, though, and a sign pinned up by the entrance announces the meeting space next door will be hosting a dance-hall party tonight, with a live band. I didn t realize attendance was down that badly.<
We re just on a quick run down from Trallia, I tell the woman, digging into my pocket for a few crowns. I m actually in kind of a hurry. I need to get to the harbormaster s office before it closes, or my captain won t be happy.
Somewhere, Captain Rensa probably just lifted her head and sniffed the wind, smelling my lies from the deck of the Lizabetta, but the shopkeeper gives herself a shake, as if she s waking up.
And here I am chatting away at you. We d better what do you young people say? Something to do with autos. She finds a smile as she remembers, though now I can see the strain in it: We d better put our foot on the gas.
A minute later my candles are wrapped up and I m on my way.
I leave behind the rough flapping of the spirit flags and the crowded market stalls at the top of Royal Hill, letting my momentum hurry me along as I jog past the magnificent façade of the temple to Barrica, my spirits lifting as I gather speed.
The priests and priestesses are out front in their soldiers uniforms, brass gleaming as they call the faithful to the afternoon service, to prayers for peace. The stone steps of the temple aren t crowded with worshippers, though, and a sign pinned up by the entrance announces the meeting space next door will be hosting a dance-hall party tonight, with a live band. I didn t realize attendance was down that badly.<
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Autoren-Porträt von Amie Kaufman
Amie Kaufman is the New York Times bestselling co-author of the Illuminae Files and the Aurora Cycle, with Jay Kristoff, and the Starbound, Unearthed, and Other Side of the Sky series with Meagan Spooner. Raised in Australia and occasionally Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law and conflict resolution, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, daughter and rescue dog, and an extremely large personal library.You can learn more about Amie at amiekaufman.com, on social, or via her podcast.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Amie Kaufman
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 12 Jahre
- 2023, Internationale Ausgabe, 464 Seiten, Maße: 14,2 x 21 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Knopf Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-10: 0593705394
- ISBN-13: 9780593705391
- Erscheinungsdatum: 08.05.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
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"Kaufman s organically incorporated, intricate mythology never detracts from the action-packed plot or the complex relationships developing between the variously diverse characters. Publishers Weekly, starred review"Readers who love a good fantasy with lots of action.... will be happy to devour this new series and will anxiously await the next volume." School Library Journal, starred review
"A thrilling series opener." Kirkus Reviews
"Sweeping adventure, sleeping gods, magic, and heartwarming love and friendship a winner." Booklist
"A swashbuckling adventure that boasts intricate worldbuilding, deeply realized internal mythology, and an array of diverse and intriguing characters . . . you'll tear through it in no time." Paste
"Fantasy readers who favor fast-paced, intricate plots will find much to love here." BookPage
"Brimming with magic, mythology, and danger. . . The sea beckons and destiny calls don t miss this one!" Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore
A book that is both deliciously diabolical and full of heart. I was absolutely enthralled!! Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Caraval
I devoured it. When is the next book? Garth Nix, bestselling author of the Old Kingdom series
"[A]n epic, propulsive adventure filled with characters that demand to be loved instantly. The lore of the gods is cool, the prince is delightfully full of himself--the twists and betrayals make for a breathless wild ride...I didn't know what to do besides keep turning the pages." Kendare Blake #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Three Dark Crowns
Gorgeous and gripping an epic adventure of gods, magic and romance. C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise
"A lush fantasy world so evocative and romantic that you will feel the salty spray of the ocean on your skin. . . I was
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immersed in this epic story, and you will be too. Deserves to be a classic." Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Skyhunter
With playful magic, high-stakes action, sweetly-simmering romance, and lovable (and hateable!) characters, Amie Kaufman continues to prove her talent as a master storyteller. I need the next book, stat! Lynette Noni, bestselling author of The Prison Healer
With playful magic, high-stakes action, sweetly-simmering romance, and lovable (and hateable!) characters, Amie Kaufman continues to prove her talent as a master storyteller. I need the next book, stat! Lynette Noni, bestselling author of The Prison Healer
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