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The Crown of Embers

2012416 pagesGollancz

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Seventeen-year-old Elisa is a queen struggling to hold her throne against assassins and the threat of civil war. To save her people, she must find the source of her magical Godstone by following clues in a forbidden scripture. Her journey takes her across the ocean with a small band of allies, where she faces a choice between her growing power and the man she loves.

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About the author

Rae Carson (born 1973) is an American fantasy writer. Her debut novel, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was published in 2011. It was a finalist for the William C. Morris YA Award and the Andre Norton Award, and it was the winner of the Ohioana Book Award for Young Adult Literature. It was also selected as 2012 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults by Young Adult Library Services Association. The series was a New York Times bestseller. Her books have also been translated into languages around the...

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Seventeen-year-old Elisa is a queen struggling to hold her throne against assassins and the threat of civil war. She must find the source of her magical Godstone to save her people.

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the order of the crown of embers series?

    The Crown of Embers is the second book in The Girl of Fire and Thorns series. It follows The Girl of Fire and Thorns and precedes The Bitter Kingdom.

  • Who is Rae Carson?

    Rae Carson is the author of The Crown of Embers. She is known for her young adult fantasy novels.