Valory's power is different--it's dangerous, unruly, and
destructive. Can she channel it to save the realm from chaos . . . or
will her magic master her?
A century after her legendary ancestors overcame a bloodthirsty tyrant,
seventeen-year-old Valory Braiosa attends a training academy for
elicromancers, immortal beings with magical gifts. But Valory's immense
power isn't like that of her peers-- it seems impossible to tame, and
she faces imprisonment by the Nisseran authorities.
But when a forbidden resurrection spell awakens a long-dormant evil,
Valory may be the only one who can vanquish this terrifying villain.
Together with a band of allies--including an old friend; a haughty
princess; and a mysterious, handsome stranger--Valory must learn to
harness her power and fight back. Dark magic, romance, and an ancient
evil make Realm of Ruins a harrowing page-turner.
"A brilliantly paced adventure full of betrayals and romance and magic.
I could have stayed and played in this treacherous world for a long
time." - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times best-selling author of
Legendary***
Weaving together her imaginative world of magic with snippets from
Beauty and the Beast and other classic stories, Hannah West's gritty
adventure is a thrilling, immersive companion to her acclaimed debut.
Read this first and then discover the rest of Nissera or start with
Kingdom of Ash and Briars--either way, you'll love the journey.
Richly packaged hardcover edition includes an illustrated family tree,
detailed map of Nissera, and embossed jacket with shimmering metallic
effects.
