{"product_id":"sharpest-court-deluxe-limited-edition-isbn-9780063516489","title":"Sharpest Court Deluxe Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSequel to the instant #1\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShadow and Bone \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eThe Selection \u003c\/i\u003ein this second book in the sharp, sexy, and twisty #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling romantasy trilogy about a teen girl in possession of an illegal magic, who joins her kingdom’s harsh and glittering royal court only to find herself caught in a web of hidden intentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis stunning deluxe limited edition features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique alternate jacket design printed on shimmery paper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pearly case with foil stamping and embossing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGorgeous printed endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful custom designed edges extending the endpaper design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlissa has defied the odds, escaping her kingdom—and King Erik’s clutches—with the coveted Spellmade compass. Burdened by guilt over her old friend Garret’s sacrifice, and struggling with her own growing power, she vows to destroy the compass before it can harm any more Wielders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when she lands in the Wielder-ruled kingdom of Ansora, she finds herself pulled again into Keil’s orbit—and into the political landscape of a nation at war. Fearing Erik’s reach, and his wrath, Alissa has no choice but to accept when the formidable Empress of Ansora offers her protection…at a very steep price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Alissa dons the vicious mask of a courtier once more, she and Keil delve secretly into the compass’s sinister nature, and also delve tentatively into a relationship free from King Erik’s hovering presence. But Erik is closer than they realize, and as Alissa grows even more uncertain of her place in Ansora, she must decide whether protecting the compass—and protecting Wielders everywhere—is worth losing all she holds dear. And whether trusting fellow Wielders might be the most dangerous move of all.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: “A gripping, gorgeously written debut that refuses to play it safe.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: “Using lush, polished prose, Azar balances high stakes with tight pacing to present steadily unfolding political intrigue and slow-burn romance. Across Alissa’s impassioned first-person narration, the debut author deftly explores themes of suppressed identity, friendship, love, and loyalty in the face of violent persecution, making for a confident fantasy trilogy opener.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: “A tension-filled, twisty journey full of surprises. Azar’s vivid, compelling writing and cleverly unfolding magic system make this a smart, sexy, and dark addition to the romantasy genre, ideal for readers hungry for complicated love triangle and lots of juicy drama.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: \"Evocative writing laced with romance, rebellion and rose petals. Sexy, hilarious, and completely addictive. I need more!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. F. Williamson, New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Language of Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: “Sharply written and utterly gripping, \u003cem\u003eThorn Season \u003c\/em\u003eensnares with its tangled vines of political schemes, its breathtakingly alluring yet dangerous romances, and fiercely clever protagonist who is in turns charming and prickly like the titular thorn. Azar is one to watch in the YA fantasy landscape; readers won’t want to put this one down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmelie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: “A glittering, gorgeous book full of intrigue, intricate world building, and thrilling romance. I absolutely loved it and cannot wait for the sequel. \u003cem\u003eThorn Season\u003c\/em\u003e is destined to be a romantasy sensation.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatherine Webber, Sunday Times bestselling coauthor of Twin Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: \"With its sizzling romance, dangerous court intrigue and twisting-turning plot, Thorn Season is a dazzling romantasy debut that had me desperate to turn the next page. I’m obsessed!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLauryn Hamilton Murray, author of Heir of Storms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: “Dark, sexy, and completely addictive, romantasy lovers will devour Azar’s \u003cem\u003eThorn Season\u003c\/em\u003e. With epic betrayals, shocking twists, and delicious tension, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. An absolute thrill of a novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THORN SEASON: \"\u003cem\u003eThorn Season\u003c\/em\u003e is a heady mix of propulsive plot, decadent court intrigue, deadly mystery and thrilling romance. I devoured it and cannot wait to see where Azar takes it next. Sure to be the romantasy debut of the year.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Greenlaw, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells and Compass and Blade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storytide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588040175845,"sku":"NP9780063516489","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/sharpest-court-deluxe-limited-edition-isbn-9780063516489","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}