Crown of Feathers
By Nicki Pau Preto
Read by Joy Osmanski , Jacques Roy , and various narrators
The Crown of Feathers Series: Book 1
Unabridged
Format :
Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781508276654
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ISBN: 9781508276647
Runtime: | 17.34 Hours |
Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
“A beautifully told story about justice, sisterhood, and warrior women.” —Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep
“Epic in the truest sense.” —Quill and Quire
An Ember in the Ashes meets Three Dark Crowns 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.
I had a sister, once…
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.
I promised her the throne would not come between us.
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.
But it is a fact of life that one must kill or be killed. Rule or be ruled.
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.
Sometimes the title of queen is given. Sometimes it must be taken.
Crown of Feathers 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.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“A skilled cast of narrators brings a compelling fantasy world to life in Niki Pau Preto’s first novel…The cast works together flawlessly, echoing each others’ personalities and cadences to create a seamless image of each character. Drama and action are interspersed with a deeply woven history that will draw listeners into the politics and mythology of this richly developed world. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
“The unique and imaginative world of the Phoenix Riders had my rapt attention from the first sentence. Nicki Pau Preto is a bright new talent, and I can’t wait to read more!” —Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author
Details
Details
Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
Runtime: | 17.34 |
Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
Language: | English |
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