The Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire, #1)
The Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
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BetaThe Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Super Short Summary
The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart is a fantasy novel that follows Lin, the Emperor’s daughter, as she discovers dark secrets about her father’s rule and seeks to master bone shard magic to reclaim her future. Set in an empire of floating islands, the story weaves together rebellion, magic, and self-discovery.
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Andrea Stewart's The Bone Shard Daughter opens with a complex, fresh magic system and a deeply rich, diverse world. Readers praise the intricate plot and layered character development, particularly appreciating the strong, varied female leads. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, a compelling debut.
Who Should Read The Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire, #1)?
Fans of immersive fantasy worlds and intricate magic systems will revel in Andrea Stewart's The Bone Shard Daughter. Those who enjoyed the political intrigue and character depth in Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone or Ken Liu's The Grace of Kings will find this novel similarly captivating. Ideal for readers who appreciate complex plots and morally ambiguous characters.
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