{"product_id":"kingdom-of-ash-and-briars-a-nissera-novel-paperback","title":"Kingdom of Ash and Briars: A Nissera Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHannah West\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to Nissera, land of three kingdoms and home to spectacular magic.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bristal, a sixteen-year-old kitchen maid, finds herself in a gritty fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she has magic in her blood. She's descended from an ancient line of immortal sorcerers called elicromancers--a race that has all but died out in her world, but only two remain in Nissera after a bloody civil war. Bristal joins their ranks without knowing that one of them has a dark secret . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Tamarice is plotting a quest to overthrow the realm's nobility and take charge herself. Together, Bristal and Brack must guard the three kingdoms of Nissera against Tamarice's black elicromancy. There are princesses to protect, royal alliances to forge, and fierce monsters to battle--all with the hope of preserving peace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With clever homages to \u003ci\u003eCinderella, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, Hannah West makes a fast-paced, exciting, and wholly original debut. The Nissera Chronicles begin here and continue with \u003ci\u003eFields of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, a short story set against the events of \u003ci\u003eKingdom of Ash and Briars\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRealm of Ruins\u003c\/i\u003e, a gripping companion novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe paperback edition includes the short story \u003ci\u003eFields of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, an illustrated map of Nissera, and a dazzling metallic foil cover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"One of the best books I've ever read.\"--C.J. Redwine, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Queen\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A world both terrifying and wonderful.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHannah West's debut novel, \u003ci\u003eKingdom of Ash and Briars\u003c\/i\u003e, received a starred review from \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e and was named one of their Best Teen Books of the Year. Inspired by fairy tale castles and snowy winter days, Hannah began writing the book as a college junior studying abroad in France. She lives in Texas with her husband, Vince, and their rambunctious blue heeler. Visit her on Twitter @hannahwestya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.25 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2018\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 Kingdom of Ash and Briars\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757907247392,"sku":"9780823440054","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/389cd1f3fe34c9770be73882b207b8ef.webp?v=1780114446","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/kingdom-of-ash-and-briars-a-nissera-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}