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The Empire of Dreams

The Empire of Dreams

Children's BooksFantasy
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

Red is an orphan who has spent her life hiding her true identity to survive on the streets. When she is recruited into the elite Royal Guard, she must navigate a world of political schemes and dangerous trials to prove she belongs. As she trains alongside other recruits, she discovers that her past holds secrets that could change the fate of the entire empire.

Prose complexity
3/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousMysterious
Secret IdentityAcademyCourt IntrigueComing of AgeChosen One

Genres

Children's Books Fantasy High Fantasy YA Fantasy

About the author

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Rae Carson

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...

Characters

Queen RedProtagonist

An orphan who has spent her life hiding her true identity to survive on the streets, she is recruited into the elite Royal Guard and discovers secrets about her past.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Who is Rae Carson?

    Rae Carson is an American author. She is known for writing young adult fantasy novels. Her works include "The Girl of Fire and Thorns" series.