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Of Ice and Shadows (Of Fire and Stars, 2) Hardcover – August 13, 2019
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The long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed YA fantasy Of Fire and Stars! Mare and Denna travel to a new and dangerous kingdom where Denna will be trained to tame her magic by a mysterious queen who is not all she seems. Perfect for fans of Malinda Lo and Kristin Cashore.
Princesses Denna and Mare are in love and together at last—only to face a new set of dangers.
Mare just wants to settle down with the girl she loves, which would be easier if Denna weren’t gifted with forbidden and volatile fire magic. Denna must learn to control her powers, which means traveling in secret to the kingdom of Zumorda, where she can seek training without fear of persecution. Determined to help, Mare has agreed to serve as an ambassador as a cover for their journey.
But just as Mare and Denna arrive in Zumorda, an attack on a border town in Mynaria changes everything. Mare’s diplomatic mission is now urgent: she must quickly broker an alliance with the queen of Zumorda to protect her homeland. However, the queen has no interest in allying with other kingdoms; it’s Denna’s untamed but powerful magic that catches her eye. The queen offers Denna a place among her elite trainees—an opportunity that would force her to choose between her magic and Mare.
As Denna’s powers grow stronger, Mare struggles to be the ambassador her kingdom needs. By making unconventional friends, her knowledge of Zumorda and its people grow, and so too do her suspicions about who is truly behind the attacks on Zumorda and her homeland.
As rising tensions and unexpected betrayals put Mare and Denna in jeopardy and dangerous enemies emerge on all sides, can they protect their love and save their kingdoms?
- Print length464 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBalzer + Bray
- Publication dateAugust 13, 2019
- Grade level8 - 12
- Reading age13 - 17 years
- Dimensions5.5 x 1.41 x 8.25 inches
- ISBN-10006284122X
- ISBN-13978-0062841223
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“For readers seeking thoughtful romance and an intricately crafted fantasy setting.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Offers an essential allegory for the tenuousness of queer relationships in an often damaging world.” — ALA Booklist
Praise for INKMISTRESS: “Coulthurst emphasizes self-reliance, forgiveness, and the redemptive power of love in this satisfying tale” — Publishers Weekly
Praise for INKMISTRESS: “Asra’s rich emotions in the face of difficult choices in this coming-of-age saga will absorb audiences.” — Booklist
Praise for INKMISTRESS: “Engag[es] teens in a mystical world of darkness and blood magic. Fans of dragons, dark magic, and romance will embrace this novel.” — School Library Journal
Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: “A powerful and exquisite love story” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: “A deeply romantic, bold, and nuanced fantasy. You will be captivated by Denna and Mare and their star-crossed love for each other.” — Malinda Lo, Author of Ash and Huntress
Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: “Lovely…a worthy debut that succeeds as both an adventure and a romance.” — Booklist
Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: “Murder, mayhem, magic, romance—and horses…a romantic fantasy that will appeal to those who appreciate character-driven novels.” — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: “I devoured Of Fire and Stars in two sittings; it’s a delightful debut, full of all the things I like best in a fantasy story, including not one but two wonderful heroines. I’m looking forward to seeing what Audrey does in the future!” — Mercedes Lackey, New York Times bestselling author of over 125 books, including the Valdemar series
Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: “Coulthursts’s debut is an absolute delight; I loved seeing these smart, fierce princesses fall in captivating, slow-burn love as they investigate political assassinations and unravel magical conspiracies.” — Corinne Duyvis, author of Overbound and On the Edge of Gone
Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: “Romantic, compelling, and bursting with fascinating characters, Of Fire and Stars is the fantasy novel we’ve all been waiting for.” — Amy Tintera, author of Ruined
Praise for OF FIRE AND STARS: “Romantic, compelling, and bursting with fascinating characters, Of Fire and Stars is the fantasy novel we’ve all been waiting for.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
About the Author
Audrey Coulthurst writes YA books that tend to involve magic, horses, and kissing the wrong people. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can usually be found painting, singing, or on the back of a horse. Audrey has a master’s degree in writing from Portland State University. She lives in Santa Monica, California. She is the author of Inkmistress and Of Fire and Stars, which was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start. Visit her online at www.audreycoulthurst.com.
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- Publisher : Balzer + Bray (August 13, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 464 pages
- ISBN-10 : 006284122X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062841223
- Reading age : 13 - 17 years
- Grade level : 8 - 12
- Item Weight : 0.041 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.41 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,067,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,004 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Romance
- #1,816 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Romance
- #2,440 in Teen & Young Adult Epic Fantasy
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Audrey Coulthurst is the author of critically acclaimed novels for young adults, such as the Of Fire and Stars series and Starworld (co-authored with Paula Garner). After studying music history and composition as an undergraduate and earning a Master’s degree in Book Publishing, she somehow ended up leading a double life working in finance by day and writing novels by night. Audrey was a Lambda Literary Fellow in 2013 and a Publishers Weekly Flying Start in 2016. Her debut novel Of Fire and Stars was named to the Kids’ Indie Next List, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, and was listed among Vulture’s 38 Best Queer YA Novels in 2018. Audrey grew up riding horses in the Willamette Valley, made most of her best friends while living in Austin, spent five beautiful years enjoying ocean views in Santa Monica, and currently lives in Oregon with her family.
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There were some instances and scenes that I felt were unnecessary and could’ve been cut out without taking away from the plot. Some of the dialogue also felt unrealistic.
The plot itself was very interesting, especially since I was left guessing who to suspect after information was gradually revealed with each chapter. I didn’t expect the person responsible for the madness to be who it was (won’t say the name for spoiler reasons) so that was a nice twist. However, the final battle was EXTREMELY anticlimactic. All the build up and the fear of how strong the antagonist was only for them to be defeated SO easily? Like come on. The battle itself was probably only like 5 minutes in real time. For an opponent as powerful as the antagonist was, they should NOT have gone down that easily. And on top of that, when *THAT* character sacrifices themself for Denna’s sake…their death didn’t really make me feel anything. It just felt like the author needed someone to die on the good side, so they spun a wheel and picked *THAT* person. Their death was inconsequential, really.
There were a few instances where I picked up misspelled words and missing punctuation, which lead me to think this wasn’t thoroughly edited.
Finally, what happened to Lady Eronit and Sir Varian? After the Sonnenbornes overtook the city, they were never mentioned again, even though they were stated to be explicitly against the Sonnenbornes’ beliefs. And I’m positive they weren’t said to have been killed, so…what happened? It’s like they don’t exist in the last 200 pages of the book.
Overall, this was a fun sequel, but definitely could have been better. Still, I loved Denna most of all and how strong and confident she became in her abilities.
My biggest disappointment with this book was in the climax. There was a lot of great buildup, and it kept me guessing for a while. Looking back, there were a few hints laid out for the big reveal, which I always appreciate. However, the climax itself was disappointing and burnt itself out quickly. The resolution was very unexciting and seemed unchallenging, and with the exception of one short moment, it rarely felt like anyone was in real danger. I expected the stakes to rise and the battle to get more intense, or something to go wrong (more catastrophically than it did) that the heroes would have to work against, and then it was just... over. They made an uncomplicated plan "offscreen", and that plan worked easily. The whole climax felt like an afterthought when held up to the rest of the book.
There were also a few sequences that felt.. awkward and really could've used more editing before calling them complete. The apology scenes, especially, felt very stilted and unrealistic. I appreciate portrayals of healthy interactions and conflict resolution, but I think there are ways to make it feel less robotic. The scene with the cult, too. Why talk to the woman in the village at all if you're not going to use her information? Just so that we, the readers, know why Denna is able to save the day? A lot of the problem could've been avoided if anyone had exercised half a braincell in using the information the woman provided.
Overall, still very fun, but it definitely felt like an unfinished book. Worth a read if you loved the first and have time to spare, but definitely not as solid.
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The characters change and grow so much throughout the story that you can hardly recognise Mare and Denna by the end of the book.
It's a fantastic sequel. I can't wait to read the next one.
Agora é esperar a Audrey escrever o terceiro 🥲
Dieser Band ist die Fortsetzung.
Es gibt noch den Band "Inkmistress", der sozusagen ein Prequell (Vorgeschichte) zu diesem hier ist. Er erzählt HIntergründe zur Königin und der Zauberei in dem Land. Spielt also deutlich vor der Geburt unserer beider Heldinnen. Ich fand den Band deutlich schlechter als den ersten. Man hat ein klein wenig mehr HIntergrundwissen und freut sich, wenn sich Verknüpfungen ergeben. Allzuviele waren das aber nicht. (also zu diesem Band "Of ice and shadows".
Der zweite Band ist spannend und voller Kämpfe und Abenteuer. Ich empfinde ihn zugleich als Buch über das Erwachsenwerden und den eigenen Weg gehen wollen. Identitätsfindung.
Romantisch ist der Band eigentlich nur zwischendrin sehr kurz. Die beiden Charaktere sind auch die meiste Zeit getrennt.
Dabei entdeckt Denna die Hintergründe zu ihrer Magie, was wirklich der spannednste Teil war.
Mare lernt kämpfen und ermittelt politische Verschwörungen. Das fand ich etwas zäher, aber gegen Ende dann auch wieder spannend.
Die Auflösung ging mir dann viel zu schnell.
Und man erfährt nicht wirklich, wie es mit den Cgarakteren weitergeht. Es ist ein Abschluss, aber mich würde ein dritter Band nicht wundern (bisher nicht angekündigt).
Spannende und lebhafte Charaktere, viel Action, spannende Hintergund-Infos.
Ich habe es gerne gelesen und kaum aus der Hand gelegt.








