{"product_id":"a-sky-of-emerald-stars-a-novel-isbn-9780063291478","title":"A Sky of Emerald Stars: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe High Mountain Court\u003c\/i\u003e A.K. Mulford comes the second enchanting book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy shifter trilogy—\u003ci\u003eA Sky of Emerald Stars\u003c\/i\u003e continues wolf-shifter Calla’s journey and explores a new love story and adventure\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSadie’s\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003eas kingdoms clash with war on the horizon and pack politics threatens to disrupt what Calla and Grae have built, both for themselves, and Aotreas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA secret song. A hidden fortress. A world on the brink of war.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the long, despotic reign under the evil sorceress, Sawyn, life in the Golden Court is finally rebuilding. New leadership means new beginnings, and Sadie Rauxtide—now a royal guard—has been grappling with how she’ll fit into her new home. But when a rival Wolf king, Nero, kidnaps the Queen’s friend and mentor Ora, any hopes for peace are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Court springs into action, and Sadie is tasked with an important mission: travel with Navin and Maez to try to win new allies and uncover Nero’s hidden secrets. Yet Navin has secrets of his own, and Sadie is tasked with uncovering them while battling her growing attraction to the man who betrayed her. She has a mission, but the heart wants what it wants. And fate? Fate has its own magic, and it’s one more thing out of her control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Queen Calla is forced to seek help from the Ice Wolf pack in order to stop Nero’s prejudicial rule. However, the Queen of Taigos makes Calla’s objectives impossible with their capricious relationship standing in the way—completely unwilling to commit in helping Calla rescue Ora and repeatedly dismissing Calla’s new gender identity. With no true allyship from Taigos Court, Calla battles between diplomacy and being their true self as they realize coming out is only the beginning of their journey of self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTensions rise on both fronts as Sadie and Calla struggle to gain support for the brewing war and realize that the world of Aotreas is more than it seems. Full of high-stakes adventures, self-discovery, and love in all forms, A Sky of Emerald Stars follows the beginning of a revolution and the relentless fight for peace.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“The relationship between Calla and these performers becomes the most compelling part of the book, giving rise to questions about gender and the difference between a protector and a tyrant. Defeating evil is important, sure—but the real thrill is finding people who make you want to be your fullest self. It’s lovely, life-affirming stuff.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post on A River of Golden Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I was taken by the expert dismantling of the gender binary amidst a quest that is sexy, romantic, and heroic all at once.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Riot on A River of Golden Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A steamy romance between Calla and Grae unfolds amid battles against monsters and dark magic, intertwined with Calla’s fight against patriarchy and oppression and her burgeoning acceptance of her own genderqueerness. This series is off to an exciting start.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on A River of Golden Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautiful journey of self-discovery and queer identity, filled with heart-stopping romance and page-turning adventure. \u003cem\u003eA River of Golden Bones\u003c\/em\u003e is a must read for fantasy and romance readers alike. I couldn’t put it down!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCait Jacobs, author of Medievally Blonde\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I inhaled this novel. \u003cem\u003eA River of Golden Bones\u003c\/em\u003e by A.K. Mulford is a gorgeously written queer fairytale fantasy conjured with the bones of wicked worldbuilding and laced with decadent spice. Get ready to devour this wolfish tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharissa Weaks, bestselling author of The Witch Collector\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mulford skillfully broadens the universe of their series, shifting focus onto humanity’s role in the looming wolf war. Infighting and betrayal abound among the wolves, while steamy scenes and forbidden love add bite to the story. This will keep series readers on the edge of their seats.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890750288101,"sku":"NP9780063291478","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063291478.jpg?v=1730234004","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-sky-of-emerald-stars-a-novel-isbn-9780063291478","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}