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Andrea Stewart
Andrea Stewart is the author of the fantasy novel The Bone Shard Daughter. Her work often explores intricate world-building and compelling characters.
The Bone Shard Daughter
Synopsis
In a world powered by bone shard magic, the emperor's rule is weakening, and revolution brews. Lin, his daughter, is desperate to prove herself worthy of the throne, even if it means mastering the forbidden magic her father wields. But as unrest grows, she must confront the true cost of power and decide what she's willing to sacrifice to claim her birthright.
Genres
Characters
Lin SukaiProtagonist
The emperor's amnesiac daughter, denied recognition as heir, who trains in the forbidden art of bone shard magic to prove herself.
JovisProtagonist
An imperial navigator turned smuggler, searching the islands for his missing wife.
MephiSupporting
A mysterious, cat-like creature Jovis rescues from a sinking floating island.
PhalueSupporting
A island governor's daughter caught between her privilege and the rebellion brewing around her.
RanamiSupporting
Phalue's lover, drawn toward the rebellion against imperial rule.
Frequently asked questions
Has The Bone Shard Daughter won any awards?
The Bone Shard Daughter was a finalist for several major genre awards, including the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel, the Locus Award for Best First Novel, and the Compton Crook Award, though it did not win any of them.
Is The Bone Shard Daughter part of a series?
Yes. It is the first book in The Drowning Empire trilogy by Andrea Stewart, followed by The Bone Shard Emperor and The Bone Shard War.