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Holy Sister

Holy Sister

Dark FantasyEpic Fantasy
Pages
412
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Nona Grey's journey culminates as the ice advances and war threatens to engulf the empire. She faces her final trials to become a full sister, but the escalating conflict demands she use a corrupting power to protect those she loves. Nona must confront her demons and make impossible choices in a battle where hearts will break and thrones will fall.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseAdventurous
Chosen OneFound FamilySacrificeComing of Age

Genres

Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Fantasy Adventure

About the author

M
Mark Lawrence

Mark Lawrence was born in 1966, in the United States. While he was still young, his parents moved to the United Kingdom. Lawrence has a degree in physics and holds a PhD in mathematics. He is married and has four children. Lawrence is the primary carer of his disabled child Celyn, and for this reason he does not travel to promote his books or attend conventions. He works as a novelist and was a research scientist in the field of artificial intelligence. He has held secret level clearance w...

Characters

Nona GreyProtagonist
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Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book without reading the previous ones in the series?

    This book is the final installment of a trilogy and relies heavily on established plot threads, character arcs, and world-building from the earlier books, so it is not intended to be read as a standalone.

  • Does this book subvert common fantasy tropes like the Chosen One?

    The narrative explicitly addresses and deconstructs the Chosen One trope, revealing that such prophecies within the story are not what they initially appear to be.

  • How is the story structured compared to the previous books?

    The narrative utilizes a dual-timeline structure that eventually converges, allowing the story to bridge the gap between the immediate aftermath of the second book and the final climactic events.

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