The Exiled Queen: The Seven Realms Series Book 2 by Cinda Williams Chima (Englis

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The second book in an epic fantasy series from Cinda Williams Chima. Adventure, magic, war and ambition conspire to throw together an unlikely group of companions in a struggle to save their world.

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The second book in an epic fantasy series from Cinda Williams Chima. Adventure, magic, war and ambition conspire to throw together an unlikely group of companions in a struggle to save their world.You can't always run from danger…Haunted by the loss of his mother and sister, Han Alister journeys south to begin his schooling at Mystwerk House in Oden's Ford. But leaving the Fells doesn't mean danger isn't far behind. Han is hunted every step of the way by the Bayars, a powerful wizarding family set on reclaiming the amulet Han stole from them. And Mystwerk House has dangers of its own. There, Han meets Crow, a mysterious wizard who agrees to tutor Han in the darker parts of sorcery – but the bargain they make is one Han may soon regret.Meanwhile, Princess Raisa ana'Marianna runs from a forced marriage in the Fells, accompanied by her friend Amon and his triple of cadets. Now, the safest place for Raisa is Wein House, the military academy at Oden's Ford. If Raisa can pass as a regular student, Wein House will offer both sanctuary and the education Raisa needs to succeed as the next Gray Wolf queen.The Exiled Queen is an epic tale of uncertain friendships, cut-throat politics, and the irresistible power of attraction.

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The 2nd book in the epic fantasy series, in which adventure, magic, war and ambition throw together an unlikely group of companions in a struggle to save their world. Follows the success of The Demon King.

Author Biography

Cinda Williams Chima began writing romance novels in middle school, which were frequently confiscated by her English teacher. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Heir series of young adult fantasy novels. A graduate of the University of Akron and Case Western Reserve University, Cinda has been a freelance writer and columnist for the Plain Dealer and other publications. Cinda has a marginal knowledge of popular culture, but she has never forgotten what it was like to be a teen. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two sons. Her new fantasy series, The Demon King, released in Autumn 2009.

Review

Praise for The Exiled Queen:'Vividly drawn and lusciously executed, the Seven Realms series continues to grow in breadth and detail with this sequel to The Demon King. The story lines are intricately plotted and the characters fully realized, even as questions about truth, loyalty, and power are explored.' VOYA'Duty, love, expedience and revenge fuel the labyrinthine intrigues of this second entry in an epic fantasy series…Seven Realms fans will pore over every detail and beg impatiently for the sequel. Riveting.' KirkusPraise for The Demon King:'The Demon King is a page-turner for any reader, regardless of age.' Robin Hobb'Dozens of characters, complex and distinct in personality, are placed with jewel-like precision, set off by dark glints of villainy… [readers] will clamor for the sequel.' Publishers WeeklyPraise for Cinda Williams Chima:'Centuries of wizardly scheming, slavery and slaughter reap apocalyptic fallout in this final volume of Chima's trilogy… Heroes and villains alike are swayed by achingly human motivations into disastrous choices with devastating consequences…The resolution is—like the end of childhood itself—tentatively hopeful, if not triumphant. A superlative accomplishment.' Kirkus.

Long Description

The second book in an epic fantasy series from Cinda Williams Chima. Adventure, magic, war and ambition conspire to throw together an unlikely group of companions in a struggle to save their world. You cant always run from danger& Haunted by the loss of his mother and sister, Han Alister journeys south to begin his schooling at Mystwerk House in Odens Ford. But leaving the Fells doesnt mean danger isnt far behind. Han is hunted every step of the way by the Bayars, a powerful wizarding family set on reclaiming the amulet Han stole from them. And Mystwerk House has dangers of its own. There, Han meets Crow, a mysterious wizard who agrees to tutor Han in the darker parts of sorcery but the bargain they make is one Han may soon regret. Meanwhile, Princess Raisa anaMarianna runs from a forced marriage in the Fells, accompanied by her friend Amon and his triple of cadets. Now, the safest place for Raisa is Wein House, the military academy at Oden's Ford. If Raisa can pass as a regular student, Wein House will offer both sanctuary and the education Raisa needs to succeed as the next Gray Wolf queen. The Exiled Queen is an epic tale of uncertain friendships, cut-throat politics, and the irresistible power of attraction.

Review Quote

Praise for The Exiled Queen: Vividly drawn and lusciously executed, the Seven Realms series continues to grow in breadth and detail with this sequel to The Demon King. The story lines are intricately plotted and the characters fully realized, even as questions about truth, loyalty, and power are explored. " VOYA Duty, love, expedience and revenge fuel the labyrinthine intrigues of this second entry in an epic fantasy series Seven Realms fans will pore over every detail and beg impatiently for the sequel. Riveting. " Kirkus Praise for The Demon King: The Demon King is a page-turner for any reader, regardless of age. " Robin Hobb Dozens of characters, complex and distinct in personality, are placed with jewel-like precision, set off by dark glints of villainy [readers] will clamor for the sequel. " Publishers Weekly Praise for Cinda Williams Chima: Centuries of wizardly scheming, slavery and slaughter reap apocalyptic fallout in this final volume of Chima "s trilogy Heroes and villains alike are swayed by achingly human motivations into disastrous choices with devastating consequences The resolution is "like the end of childhood itself "tentatively hopeful, if not triumphant. A superlative accomplishment. " Kirkus.

Feature

* Perfect for the teenage/core fantasy market; particularly fans of Karen Miller, Fiona McIntosh and Trudi Canavan. * Second book in a trilogy that has already been received well by fans and critics - loads of rave reviews for The Demon King * Supported by the Voyager blog - including extracts and author interviews. Competition: Trudi Canavan;Karen Miller;

Details ISBN0007321996 Author Cinda Williams Chima Year 2011 ISBN-10 0007321996 ISBN-13 9780007321995 Media Book Pages 592 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Subtitle The Seven Realms Series Book 2 Language English Short Title EXILED QUEEN Format Paperback Series The Seven Realms Series UK Release Date 2011-11-10 Imprint HarperVoyager Audience Age 13 Publication Date 2011-11-10 Alternative 9780007384211 Series Number Book 2 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-01-02 NZ Release Date 2012-01-12 We've got this

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