Shielded
(Sprache: Englisch)
For fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Furyborn comes a thrilling new fantasy about a kingdom ravaged by war, and the princess who might be the key to saving not only those closest to her, but the kingdom itself, if she reveals the very secret that could...
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For fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Furyborn comes a thrilling new fantasy about a kingdom ravaged by war, and the princess who might be the key to saving not only those closest to her, but the kingdom itself, if she reveals the very secret that could destroy her.The kingdom of Hálendi is in trouble. It's losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans.
As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn's--her brother's--magical abilities, so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources Hálendi needs. Jenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace.
Only, on the journey to reach her betrothed and new home, the royal caravan is ambushed, and Jenna realizes the rumors were wrong--the new threat is worse than anyone imagined. Now Jenna must decide if revealing a dangerous secret is worth the cost before it's too late--for her and for her entire kingdom.
A Whitney Award Nominee
"A gorgeous fantasy that captivates from beginning to end."--KATHRYN PURDIE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass and Bone Crier's Moon
"YA fantasy at its most fun."--DANA SWIFT, author of Cast in Firelight
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Chapter One Even though my throat was as dry as the stone walls of the castle, a silvery ray of hope kept me anchored in the center of the crowded dining hall. Courtiers pressed in all around me, a sea of golden hair and sharp smiles. But not one of them was my brother. And not one of them was his best friend.
Princess Jennesara! a shrill voice rang out.
The conversations around me quieted. I ducked my head and pretended to fiddle with the delicate chain lacing the front of my too-tight bodice. A couple moved in front of me, and I took my chance to sidle away from the girl heading my way.
I d endured Lady Isarr s poorly veiled interest in my brother through all four courses of dinner. I almost told her where she could corner Ren so she d let me eat in peace. If he d truly left me to fend for myself, maybe I still would.
I rose on tiptoe, my hand clenched in the soft wool skirt of my dress, dismissing one blond head after another.
Pardon me, I murmured as I brushed by a lord and lady whose names I d forgotten.
My seventeenth birthday was tomorrow, and most of my father s court had come into Hálenborg when they d learned we d still be celebrating despite the attacks at our northern border that we couldn t seem to quell. Most people had thought the fighting would be over in a month. It d already been seven.
The spectacle was not what I wanted. But the kingdom needed it, or so my father had told me. He d said the celebration would be worth the resources it required, that Hálenborg could use a boost in morale.
Dwindling resources aside, I d rather be manning the upper battlements of the castle in a blizzard than chatting or dancing with courtiers. Because even if the white streak in my fair hair was hidden--and I made sure it was always hidden--their discerning scrutiny always left me feeling exposed. But maybe it wouldn t be so bad
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this year. Maybe Cris would finally ask me to partner for a dance.
The haunting notes of the fidla players mingled with the voices of too many people trying to be heard, and pounded against my skull. My stomach flopped and churned, the delicious food weighing heavily now. Ren and Cris weren t here.
I touched my hair, making sure the elaborate plait was in place, and dodged around a woman s skirt, admiring the ornamental dagger at her waist. My hand rubbed against the skirt of my own dress, where I wished my sword hung. My father and his court didn t have a problem with women being soldiers--just with me being one.
Lady Isarr stopped near the Turian ambassador, his black hair and olive skin standing in sharp contrast to everyone else. Her eyes raked over the room.
I ducked down and squeezed between a courtier s dress and the cold wall.
--first messenger of the season arrived from Turia, and the king sent him straight back again, the woman I was hiding behind said to her companion.
My ears pricked up at that. What message had my father been so eager to send to our southern neighbors?
I heard . . . , her companion said, but she stopped when she caught sight of me crouching nearby.
I jerked up and tried to sidestep out the door, but an iron sconce caught my braid, yanking me back. My attempt to extricate myself only tightened the sconce s hold on my hair. My cheeks heated, and some of Ren s more colorful curses ran through my mind. Maybe it was better he wasn t here--he d tease me about this for the next ten years.
Your Highness, a man from the kitchens said, interrupting my frantic tugging. The candle in the sconce wobbled. Let me help.
I tugged harder, wincing as s
The haunting notes of the fidla players mingled with the voices of too many people trying to be heard, and pounded against my skull. My stomach flopped and churned, the delicious food weighing heavily now. Ren and Cris weren t here.
I touched my hair, making sure the elaborate plait was in place, and dodged around a woman s skirt, admiring the ornamental dagger at her waist. My hand rubbed against the skirt of my own dress, where I wished my sword hung. My father and his court didn t have a problem with women being soldiers--just with me being one.
Lady Isarr stopped near the Turian ambassador, his black hair and olive skin standing in sharp contrast to everyone else. Her eyes raked over the room.
I ducked down and squeezed between a courtier s dress and the cold wall.
--first messenger of the season arrived from Turia, and the king sent him straight back again, the woman I was hiding behind said to her companion.
My ears pricked up at that. What message had my father been so eager to send to our southern neighbors?
I heard . . . , her companion said, but she stopped when she caught sight of me crouching nearby.
I jerked up and tried to sidestep out the door, but an iron sconce caught my braid, yanking me back. My attempt to extricate myself only tightened the sconce s hold on my hair. My cheeks heated, and some of Ren s more colorful curses ran through my mind. Maybe it was better he wasn t here--he d tease me about this for the next ten years.
Your Highness, a man from the kitchens said, interrupting my frantic tugging. The candle in the sconce wobbled. Let me help.
I tugged harder, wincing as s
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Autoren-Porträt von KayLynn Flanders
KayLynn Flanders is a graduate of Brigham Young University, with a degree in English Language and a minor in editing. When she's not writing, she spends her time playing volleyball, reading, and traveling. She lives in Utah with her family, and is the author of Shielded and Untethered. To learn more about KayLynn, go to kaylynnflanders.com or follow @kaylynnflanders on Twitter.
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- Autor: KayLynn Flanders
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 12 Jahre
- 2021, 448 Seiten, Maße: 13,9 x 21,1 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Ember
- ISBN-10: 0593118561
- ISBN-13: 9780593118566
- Erscheinungsdatum: 19.07.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
A Whitney Award NomineeA gorgeous fantasy that captivates from beginning to end, and a fierce heroine every reader will root for. KATHRYN PURDIE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass and Bone Crier s Moon
Beautiful writing, wondrous world building, and enchanting characters. This is YA fantasy at its most fun. DANA SWIFT, author of Cast in Firelight
Intrigue, betrayal, and magical battles follow as . . . Flanders injects humor and a touch of
romance into this suspenseful debut novel packed with twists, turns, joy, and sorrow, and the first-person narrative runs the gamut of human emotion. The ending promises a sequel to an
excellent start. Booklist
[Shielded has] affable characters and moves at a solid clip that will keep readers entertained . . . with its mix of magic and political intrigue. Kirkus Reviews
Weaving action, intrigue, and romance into a fast-paced tale . . . there s plenty to enjoy in this series opener. Publishers Weekly
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