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Argren Blue - (Spirit Song: Rebels Rising) by Ross Hightower & Deb Heim (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Winner of the Firebird Book Award in Coming of AgeIn the throes of rebellion, Alar's fervent desire to overthrow the imperial regime propels him into the resistance movement.
- Author(s): Ross Hightower & Deb Heim
- 436 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
- Series Name: Spirit Song: Rebels Rising
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About the Book
Rebellion isn't easy. Learning to fight back against a corrupt empire is hard enough. Throw in an imperial witch with her own agenda, the inquisition may be the least of the young rebels' problems.
Book Synopsis
Winner of the Firebird Book Award in Coming of Age
In the throes of rebellion, Alar's fervent desire to overthrow the imperial regime propels him into the resistance movement. But as setbacks mount and doubts assail him, he questions whether their struggle registers with the Empire at all.
His world shifts when he uncovers latent powers reminiscent of legendary heroes. When an imperial witch proposes a daring mission to free prisoners from an Inquisition stronghold, Alar and his comrades seize the opportunity, their success reigniting hope. However, their triumph draws the Empire's scrutiny, and they face the sobering realization that they may have underestimated the consequences of their actions.
In a narrative entwined with themes of heroism and consequence, Alar's journey of self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of change.
Review Quotes
San Francisco Book Festival Honorable Mention
"What a great read! Creating a story is challenging enough but creating a world for that story's setting is a noble undertaking. The authors have created a world that is believable and compelling. Well done!" -Karen Brees, author of Crosswind: The WWII Adventures of MI6 Agent
"Argren Blue is an intricately-crafted fantasy adventure that immerses the reader in a new world of compelling characters, language, and intrigues. A scruffy band of rebels is pitted against powerful enemies, and must use their wits and newfound powers to survive. Fair warning, you will become an instant fan of Hightower and want to explore his earlier novel, Spirit Sight." -Bill Schweitzer, author of Doves in a Tempest-The Valley of Horror
"Hightower and Heim create a vivid saga that once again expands the intentions, politics, and personal objectives of this world as they delve into a journey that contrasts the microcosm of individual growth and experience with the macrocosm of empire-building (or destroying) moments." -Midwest Book Review