Author: Heidi Heilig
Release Date: September 25, 2018
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Genre(s): Young adult, action, romance, fantasy, adventure, political intrigue, magic, epic.
A young woman with a dangerous power she barely understands. A smuggler with secrets of his own. A country torn between a merciless colonial army, a terrifying tyrant, and a feared rebel leader.
Jetta’s family is famed as the most talented troupe of shadow players in the land. With Jetta behind the scrim, their puppets seem to move without string or stick—a trade secret, they say. In truth, Jetta can see the souls of the recently departed and bind them to the puppets with her blood.
But ever since the colonizing army conquered their country, the old ways are forbidden, so Jetta must never show, never tell. Her skill and fame are her family’s way to earn a spot aboard the royal ship to Aquitan, where shadow plays are the latest rage, and where rumor has it the Mad Emperor has a spring that cures his ills—and could cure Jetta’s, too. Because seeing spirits is not the only thing that plagues her.
But as rebellion seethes and as Jetta meets a young smuggler, she will face truths and decisions that she never imagined—and safety will never seem so far away.
Why I’m excited for this book:
What initially drew me to this book was the magic system; Jetta being able to see, manipulate and bind souls? So cool. I think shadow plays are a lost art and I am so happy to see that they are a part of this book. I really like how in the synopsis you can’t really tell who the good guys are supposed to be other than Jetta. The colonizing army doesn’t sound like they’re a great force, the rebels are feared and at the head of the Empire is a Mad King. That kind of ambiguity just makes me want to know more! I can’t wait to learn more about Jetta, the illness that plagues her, the young smuggler who Jetta meets and the rebellion that is in the way. I love the title as well, I love the ideas that Jetta is a muse of fire. AND THAT COVER?!?! It is so beautiful and badass and is absolutely perfect for the story.
Buy links:
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This Post Has 20 Comments
Sounds intriguing 🙂
Right? I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!
I love the cover , sounds like a book I need in my life, added to my want to read on good reads.
I can’t wait to devour this one as soon as I get it!
This one looks intense and active
I know, I can’t wait!
This sounds like an exciting fantasy read!
It really does! If you read it let me know how you liked it.
Sounds interesting. Nice cover design.
Right?
I’m in love with the cover! It looks amazing!
I know! If you get it let me know how you like it.
The synopsis of right up my alley and the cover is absolutely gorgeous. Need to get this one as well
So many books, so little time! I’m going to be getting this one as well.
That cover is brilliant. I would be excited too!
Right?
Not heard of it before but it sounds interesting.
It really does! I love the idea of using magic to attach souls for shadow plays.
Great WOW, this one looks and sounds very amazing and intriguing I hope you enjoy the book when you get the chance to read it. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
You’re welcome!