'Brilliant world-building, deep intrigue and incredible heart' Megan E.

It is her debut novel, first published in 2020. inventive, adventurous and wonderfully written' Alix E. The Bone Shard Daughter is the first book in the Drowning Empire fantasy trilogy by Andrea Stewart. 'Epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt. The setting is an archipelago of islands that shift (and they can sometimes disappear in to the sea), so that means Jovis’ navigation skills are more important than first glance. The Bone Shard Daughter is an unmissable fantasy debut - a captivating tale of magic, revolution and mystery, where a young woman's sense of identity will make or break an empire. THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER by Andrea Stewart is something a little different than the usual, which was a nice change of pace. Yet such power carries a great cost, and when the revolution reaches the gates of the palace, Lin must decide how far she is willing to go to claim her birthright - and save her people.

When her father refuses to recognise her as heir to the throne, she vows to prove her worth by mastering the forbidden art of bone shard magic. Lin is the Emperor's daughter and she spends her days trapped in a palace of locked doors and dark secrets. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire's many islands. The Emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order.

'One of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time.This book is truly special' Sarah J. An unmissable debut from a major new voice in fantasy, The Bone Shard Daughter is by turns intimate, epic and thrilling - a triumph of storytelling perfect for fans of The City of Brass, The Poppy War and Empire of Sand

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