{"product_id":"crown-of-feathers-hardcover","title":"Crown of Feathers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicki Pau Preto\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Ember in the Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThree Dark Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e in this lush debut fantasy novel about a girl who disguises herself as a boy to join a secret group of warriors that ride phoenixes into battle.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI had a sister, once...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders--legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire--until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI promised her the throne would not come between us.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSixteen years later, Veronyka is a war orphan who dreams of becoming a Phoenix Rider from the stories of old. After a shocking betrayal from her controlling sister, Veronyka strikes out alone to find the Riders--even if that means disguising herself as a boy to join their ranks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut it is a fact of life that one must kill or be killed. Rule or be ruled.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust as Veronyka finally feels like she belongs, her sister turns up and reveals a tangled web of lies between them that will change everything. And meanwhile, the new empire has learned of the Riders' return and intends to destroy them once and for all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSometimes the title of queen is given. Sometimes it must be taken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrown of Feathers \u003c\/i\u003eis an epic fantasy about love's incredible power to save--or to destroy. Interspersed throughout is the story of Avalkyra Ashfire, the last Rider queen, who would rather see her empire burn than fall into her sister's hands.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicki Pau Preto is a fantasy author living just outside Toronto--though her dislike of hockey, snow, and geese makes her the worst Canadian in the country. She studied art and art history in university and worked as a graphic designer before becoming a writer full-time. She is the author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy and \u003ci\u003eBonesmith\u003c\/i\u003e, and you can find her online at NickiPauPreto.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 12, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown of Feathers\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771759821088,"sku":"9781534424623","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8a506ca65a9abd1154c342d036d1caa1.webp?v=1780392587","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/crown-of-feathers-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}