Crown of Feathers Crown of Feathers, (Hardcover)

<b><i>An Ember in the Ashes</i> meets <i>Three Dark Crowns</i> in this lush debut fantasy novel about a girl who disguises herself as a boy to join a secret group of warriors that ride phoenixes into battle.</b> <p><b><i>I had a sister, once...</i></b> </p><p>In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders--legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire--until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart. </p><p><b><i>I promised her the throne would not come between us.</i></b> </p><p>Sixteen years later, Veronyka is a war orphan who dreams of becoming a Phoenix Rider from the stories of old. After a shocking betrayal from her controlling sister, Veronyka strikes out alone to find the Riders--even if that means disguising herself as a boy to join their ranks. </p><p><b><i>But it is a fact of life that one must kill or be killed. Rule or be ruled.</i></b> </p><p>Just as Veronyka finally feels like she belongs, her sister turns up and reveals a tangled web of lies between them that will change everything. And meanwhile, the new empire has learned of the Riders' return and intends to destroy them once and for all. </p><p><b><i>Sometimes the title of queen is given. Sometimes it must be taken.</i></b> </p><p><i>Crown of Feathers </i>is an epic fantasy about love's incredible power to save--or to destroy. Interspersed throughout is the story of Avalkyra Ashfire, the last Rider queen, who would rather see her empire burn than fall into her sister's hands.</p>

• Crown of Feathers Crown of Feathers, (Hardcover)
• Author: Margaret K. McElderry Books
• ISBN: 9781534424623
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2019-02-12
• Page Count: 496