{"product_id":"the-queen-of-blood-book-one-of-the-queens-of-renthia-isbn-9780063444874","title":"The Queen of Blood: Book One of The Queens of Renthia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Spellshop \u003c\/em\u003ecomes the award-winning first book in an adult epic fantasy series of malevolent nature spirits, a young woman’s uncertain destiny, a deadly competition, and family found along the way—available in trade paperback for the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river, the wind that exhales fresh snow . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly those spirits want to kill you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s the first lesson that every Renthian learns.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a queen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Renthia, the queen is the one human with enough magical power to prevent the spirits from destroying every man, woman, and child. For the very spirits the humans rely on to live—wood, earth, water, air, fire, and ice—at the same time possess an instinctual drive to exterminate them. The queen is chosen for her ability to control the spirits, but she is also mortal, so to ensure the humans’ survival, potential heirs to the queen’s role are rigorously trained to take her place. And there is concern that Fara, the current queen, is weakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a champion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the stakes literally life and death, competition at the academy is fierce and demanding. Years ago, spirits slaughtered almost everyone in her village until young Daleina was able to drive them off with power she didn’t know she possessed. Now struggling to equal the magical strength of her fellow trainees at the academy, she comes under the tutelage of a disgraced champion, Ven, who has spent his exile secretly fighting against the growing number of spirit attacks, and the mysterious healer Hamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a family?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoining forces, they embark on a treacherous quest to find the source of the spirits’ restlessness—a journey that will test their courage and trust, and force them to stand together against both enemies and friends to save their land…before it’s bathed in blood.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eAn idealistic young student and a banished warrior become allies in a battle to save their realm in this first volume of a mesmerizing new epic fantasy series filled with political intrigue, violent magic, malevolent spirits, and thrilling adventure\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river, the wind that exhales fresh snow . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the spirits that reside within this land want to rid it of all humans. One woman stands between these malevolent spirits and the end of humankind: the queen. She alone has the magical power to prevent the spirits from destroying every man, woman, and child. But queens are still only human, and no matter how strong or good they are, the threat of danger always looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the queen’s position is so precarious, young women are specially chosen to train as her heirs. Daleina, a seemingly quiet academy student, is under no illusions as to her claim to the throne, but simply wants to right the wrongs that have befallen the land. Meanwhile, the disgraced champion Ven has spent his exile secretly fighting against the growing number of spirit attacks. When Daleina and Ven join forces, these daring partners embark on a treacherous quest to find the source of the spirits’ restlessness—a journey that will test their courage and trust, and force them to stand against both enemies and friends to save their land . . .before it’s bathed in blood.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Durst dives into adult fantasy with thrilling results.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Durst, an award-winning YA author (\u003cem\u003eVessel)\u003c\/em\u003e and three-time Andre Norton Award finalist, presents a thrilling beginning to a sweeping series about searching for sovereignty and truth in order to save one’s land.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mythopoeic Award-winner Durst (\u003cem\u003eChasing Power\u003c\/em\u003e) launches her Queens of Renthia series with a stellar and imaginative tale...In addition to a solid cast of characters and great political intrigue, Durst delivers some fascinating worldbuilding, and the spirits are malevolent, cunning, wild, and mysterious antagonists.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wow, girl! What a great story! A truly wonderful fantasy novel which doubles as an allegory for our own earthly struggle between Man and Nature. Filled with fresh ideas and excitement, told with verve and heart. This book deserves a wide readership, and I think it will find one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of the Shannara series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thrilling—heartrending—enchanting—absolutely un-put-down-able!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author of Bloodhound\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Queen of Blood \u003c\/em\u003e is full of rich tension from the opening scene to the nail-biting finale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Kingfountain and Muirwood series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Durst is an expert world-builder and has crafted an enthralling tale filled with an intriguing ensemble of characters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588066521317,"sku":"NP9780063444874","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063444874.jpg?v=1773961644","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-queen-of-blood-book-one-of-the-queens-of-renthia-isbn-9780063444874","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}