Synopsis
Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian
north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is
summoned to the majestic city of Sky - a palace above the clouds where
gods' and mortals' lives are intertwined. There, to her shock, Yeine is
named one of the potential heirs to the king. But the throne of the
Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not easily won, and Yeine is thrust into a
vicious power struggle with a pair of cousins she never knew she had. As
she fights for her life, she draws ever closer to the secrets of her
mother's death and her family's bloody history. But it's not just
mortals who have secrets worth hiding and Yeine will learn how perilous
the world can be when love and hate - and gods and mortals - are bound
inseparably.
What Did We Think?
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Scores were as follows: 6, 7, 7, 7, 7
Hey Glyn
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'm going to be able to make it to any meetings for the next few months :( Things have just been so hectic and I can't see it slowing down for a while and unfortunately this is eating into reading time. Really wish I could get the books read and come along but maybe in the new year. Hope all goes well with them :)
Catherine
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post, but I'll leave it here and see how it goes!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if this book club is still open to new members. If so, I was thinking of coming to the December meeting, as I wouldn't have time to read the Diana Wynne Jones book, and Asimov seems like an author I should try and read. I'm a fan of science fiction and fantasy on tv and film, and enjoy reading fantasy (two of my favourite books coming from this genre) , but but I'm new to the science fiction genre in books.
Anyway, from what I've read on this blog, it seems to be an interesting book group. Would it be okay if I came along to the December meeting?
Helen
Hi Helen
ReplyDeleteThe group is open to any new members every month and everyone is really friendly so I know they'll welcome you. Hope you enjoy the book :)