The Bone Shard Emperor - (Drowning Empire) by Andrea Stewart

About the Book

The Emperor is Dead. Long live the Emperor. Lin Sukai finally sits on the throne she won at so much cost, but her struggles are only just beginning. Her people don't trust her. Her political alliances are weak. And in the north-east of the Empire, a rebel army of constructs is gathering, its leader determined to take the throne by force. Yet an even greater threat is on the horizon, for the Alanga--the powerful magicians of legend--have returned to the Empire. They claim they come in peace, and Lin will need their help in order to defeat the rebels and restore peace.

Book Synopsis

In this action-packed magical fantasy epic, a heroine at the head of a powerful empire confronts a raging battle as she's forced to do whatever it takes to restore peace.

The Emperor is Dead. Long live the Emperor.

Lin Sukai finally sits on the throne she won at so much cost, but her struggles are only just beginning. Her people don't trust her. Her political alliances are weak. And in the north-east of the Empire, a rebel army of constructs is gathering, its leader determined to take the throne by force.

Yet an even greater threat is on the horizon, for the Alanga-the powerful magicians of legend-have returned to the Empire. They claim they come in peace, and Lin will need their help in order to defeat the rebels and restore peace.

But can she trust them?

Review Quotes

"The Bone Shard Daughter begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss-with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot."--Hafsah Faizal, NYT bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"The Bone Shard Daughter is intricate and expansive, incisive and thoughtful -- a complex web of political and personal intrigue spun around questions of privilege, duty, and love. Stewart's debut is bound to have fantasy readers clamoring for the next installment."--Kerstin Hall, author of The Border Keeper, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"The Bone Shard Daughter is epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written."--Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"The Bone Shard Daughter is one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go until long after it's over. This book is truly special."--New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas on The Bone Shard Daughter

"The Bone Shard Daughter seized my attention and wouldn't let go. It's an unflinching examination of how people in power exploit and dehumanize those they are supposed to serve, but it also celebrates the uplifting power of love and friendship. It's a thoroughly fantastic read and I eagerly await the sequel."--Kevin Hearne on The Bone Shard Daughter

"A complex and dark tapestry of a fantasy woven through with brilliant world-building, deep intrigue, and incredible heart."--Megan E. O'Keefe, author of Velocity Weapon, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"A fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers' hearts ... Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series."--Booklist on The Bone Shard Daughter

"A grand, ingenious and sweeping tale of power, magic and heart, The Bone Shard Daughter is groundbreaking epic fantasy for a new age."--Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"A triumph of fantasy and science fiction populated with memorable characters and bone-chilling secrets that keep you turning the pages."--K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"An unforgettable tale of magic and intrigue, and the start of a fascinating trilogy."--Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"Stewart etches this story into your heart, filling it with everything I love about fantasy: a well-realized world, dark magic that challenges your presumptions, and deep questions about identity. Highly recommended."--Marshall Ryan Maresca, author of The Maradaine Saga, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"Stewart gives us eerie, grungy bone magic that permeates through every layer of a fascinating and dangerous world. Strange monsters--some friendly, most not--unsettling rituals, and a cast of wonderful characters trying to fix a world on the brink of shattering, The Bone Shard Daughter is utterly absorbing. I adored it."--Emily Duncan, NYT bestselling author of Wicked Saints, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"There's a bold, ambitious imagination at work here - and this is a world you'll want to linger in."--M. R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts, on The Bone Shard Daughter

About the Author

Andrea Stewart is the daughter of immigrants, and was raised in a number of places across the United States. Her parents always emphasized science and education, so she spent her childhood immersed in Star Trek and odd-smelling library books.
When her (admittedly ambitious) dreams of becoming a dragon slayer didn't pan out, she instead turned to writing books. She now lives in sunny California, and in addition to writing, can be found herding cats, looking at birds, and falling down research rabbit holes.