Kristin Cashore Knihy

V Katsině světě to lidé narození s mimořádným nadáním - Výjimeční - nemají jednoduché. Všichni se jich bojí, pohrdají jimi, nebo je využívají. Katsa ale nese břemeno, které sama nenávidí: je Výjimečná v zabíjení. Slouží strýci Randovi, králi Mezizemě, a má za něj dělat špinavou práci - trestat a mučit každého, kdo se mu znelíbí. Při setkání s princem Po, Výjimečným bojovníkem, Katsa ještě netuší, jak moc se jí změní život. Nikdy by nečekala, že se stane Poovou přítelkyní. Nikdy by nečekala, že zjistí novou věc o svém nadání - a že odhalí hrůzné tajemství... tajemství, které by pouhými slovy dokázalo zničit všech sedm království.

A must-read title for all fans of Patrick Rothfuss and Trudi Canavan, FIRE is an exceptional fantasy novel. From the deft characterisation to the gripping story, the fast-paced action to the evocative prose, this is one of the strongest fantasy novels of the year. Set in a world of stunningly beautiful, exceptionally dangerous monsters, Fire is one of the most dangerous monsters of all - a human one. Marked out by her vivid red hair, she's more than attractive. Fire is mesmerising. But with this extraordinary beauty comes influence and power. People who are susceptible to her appeal will do anything for her attention, and for her affection. They will turn away from their families, their work, and their duties for her. They will forget their responsibilities to please her ... and worse, crush nations, neglect kingdoms and abuse their power. Aware of her power, and afraid of it, Fire lives in a corner of the world away from people, and away from temptation. Until the day comes when she is needed - a day when, for her king, she has to take a stand not only against his enemies, but also against herself ...

A new novel from Kristin Cashore, set in the same world as GRACELING and FIRE

The fifth novel in the bestselling and award-winning Graceling Realm series focuses on Hava, Queen Bitterblue's spy, and her harrowing journey back to Monsea after the events of 2021's Winterkeep. In the immediate aftermath of the events of Winterkeep, Bitterblue and her entourage begin the journey back to Monsea with the only copies of the formulas for the zilphium weapon. Bitterblue must decide what she will do with her world-shaping power. But before they've even made it halfway home, storms drive their ship off course and then they wreck in the ice far north of the Royal Continent. The survivors must make a harrowing trek across the ice in order to make it back to Monsea. Seasparrow is told entirely from the point of view of Hava, Bitterblue's personal spy and secret half sister. And while Bitterblue grapples with how to carry the responsibility of a weapon of mass destruction, Hava must decide what she will do with herself in the new world Bitterblue will make.

Set in the Graceling Realm, the story follows a fierce young woman on the brink of becoming a hero. As she navigates her challenging journey, she finds herself in a pivotal role, with the fate of two kingdoms resting on her decisions. This gripping narrative explores themes of bravery, responsibility, and the struggle between personal desires and larger duties.

"Recently orphaned Jane accepts an unexpected invitation from an old acquaintance to an island mansion where she will face five choices that could ultimately determine the course of her newly untethered life"--