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The Phoenix King
The Phoenix King | Aparna Verma
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From a stunning new voice in science fantasy comes an action-packed debut of fire magic and ancient prophecy, in which the fate of a futuristic desert kingdom rests in the hands of a princess desperate for power and an assassin with a dark secret. "A CAPTIVATING ADVENTURE." Peter V. Brett The Ravani kingdom was born of a prophecy, carved from unforgiving desert sands and ruled by the Ravence bloodline: those with the power to command the Eternal Fire. Elena Aadya is the heir to the throneand the only Ravence who cannot wield her familys legendary magic. As her coronation approaches, she will do whatever it takes to prove herself a worthy successor to her revered father. But she doesnt anticipate the arrival of Yassen Knight, the notorious assassin who now claims fealty to the throne. Elenas father might trust Yassen to be a member of her royal guard, but she is certain he is hiding something. As the threat of war looms like a storm on the horizon, the two begin a dangerous dance of intrigue and betrayal. And the choices they make could burn down the world. "Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just cant get out of your head. Vaishnavi Patel, NYT bestselling author of Kaikeyi "Elegant and intelligent storytelling...an exhilarating adventure perfect for fans of S.A. Chakraborty." Library Journal "A riveting page turner." Booklist "This exciting fantasy promises good things from the series to come." Publishers Weekly
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I was planning to stop reading because somehow the story did not appeal to me. Glad that I continued on.

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“If we carry the burdens of our fathers, we‘ll never know what it means to be free.”

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Distance makes the heart grow fonder, but what of the eyes? Do they show the sorrow of our parting?

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Damn him.
She needed Yassen Knight as much as he needed her.

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“You‘re killing me, Yassen,” she said softly, “and at the same time, you‘re the one keeping me from death.” Her eyes met his. “What am I supposed to do?”
“Elena…I…” He paused, looking down at his hands, the blackened and the pale, and then finally met her gaze. “You survive.”

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”Ash begets ash. Heavens burn to reveal the truth. May the sinners be forgiven, and the pretenders see their doom.”
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“And thus justice shall bloom.”

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Do not run, wanderer. Arrive.

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For the wind to sing, it must destroy the dunes.

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My sweet Knight.
Her words felt like a dagger, sharper than the slingsword she had once held to his neck.

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Grief was a double-edged sword from which they both drew blood.

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“You saved her. Why?”
Yassen looked past him to Elena‘s fading form.
“Because even though the desert does not claim me as its own, she does,” he whispered. “I took an oath.”

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“I would be there, with you. Even if we‘re on opposite sides again, I‘ll still find you.”

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“She would disapprove.”
“Rightly so.”
“But you, my sweet Knight, like to break the rules.”

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”I see you, Elena.”

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“Peace.”

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”Fire burns brightest in the darkness.”

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“Where did you learn to dance?” she asked in a low voice as she began to loosen the knot.
“Fighting is like dancing,” he said, never breaking from her gaze. “Isn‘t it?”

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He wished he could tell her how beautiful she looked…

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“It‘s better to be hated for what you are, than to be loved for what you‘re not.”

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Stronger than a god, more fragile than a feather…

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“So lend me your hearts. Let us work together to show the world what Ravence can really do. So we the blessed few.”

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“May the sun dawn upon our lands,” Leo said.
“And the fire burn within our hearts,” the crowd intoned.

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Honesty, when used strategically, was a finely edged knife.

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“Ravence has survived because it knows what it means to burn. It knows loss, yet its people continue to believe.”
“‘Faith is stronger than any king.‘”

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He, the orphan from the desert outskirts, would show them. He had to.

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Desperate men always made mistakes.

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Fire knew when to destroy. It also knew how to love.

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To be forgiven, one must be burned.

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“Chosen by whom?”

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Dedications like this hold a special place in my heart. ❤️