Dagger and Coin

#2 Sword and Verse

Kathy MacMillan

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HARPERTEEN
13 December 2019

Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Romance & relationships stories (Children's&YA); Epic Fantasy; Magic; Young Adult Fantasy; Young Adult Paranormal Romance

"""Rich in politics, intrigue, and betrayal, Dagger and Coin is a complex feminist fantasy featuring a tough and prickly ex-princess that I couldn't help but adore.""—Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere

The sequel to Sword and Verse follows a familiar face—Soraya—as she attempts to rebuild a nation after the downfall of the monarchy. Readers who love Rae Carson and Kristen Cashore won’t be able to put this fantasy down.

Soraya Gamo was meant to be queen of Qilara, until an Arnath slave rebellion upended the social order and destroyed the capital city. Now, improbably, she sits on the new ruling council beside Mati, Raisa, and Jonis from Book 1, and must work with her former enemies.

She finally holds the political power she always wanted—but over a nation in ruins. As she helps to rebuild Qilara, she can, at last, use what everyone once told her to hide: her brain.

But not everyone is ready to accept that the Arnathim are no longer enslaved to the Qilarites. So when a slave ship arrives in the city, full of Arnathim captured before Qilara fell, the civil unrest that has been bubbling since the rebellion erupts.

Forced to confront her own prejudices, Soraya struggles to gain the trust of the Arnath people she once disregarded and establish peace in what has become chaos. With the threat of attacks high, Gelti, a former guard captain, trains Soraya in self-defense. As the two grow close, tension within the city ramps up, with danger, betrayal, and deception meeting Soraya everywhere she turns.

Friends become foes, adversaries become companions, and the clashing of classes threatens to unravel all the good Soraya has been trying to do. Can Soraya, raised to be a submissive Qilarite lady, learn to be a true leader Or will the sins of her past forever haunt the footsteps of her future"

By: Kathy MacMillan
Imprint: HARPERTEEN
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9780062324658
ISBN 10: 0062324659
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 13 December 2019
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kathy MacMillan has been a librarian, American Sign Language interpreter, children's performer, teacher, storyteller, and writer. Her previous work includes educator- and parent-resource books about promoting literacy through signing with all children. Sword and Verse and its sequel, Dagger and Coin, were inspired by her research into ancient libraries and her interest in exploring the power of language. Kathy lives near Baltimore, Maryland. To learn more about Kathy, visit www.kathymacmillan.com.

Reviews for Dagger and Coin (#2 Sword and Verse)

Praise for Dagger and Coin: -- - Rich in politics, intrigue, and betrayal, Dagger and Coin is a complex feminist fantasy featuring a tough and prickly ex-princess that I couldn't help but adore. -- Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl From Everywhere Soraya's compelling narration [is] as thrilling as the betrayals, murders, and desperate gambits propelling the plot. A fine balance of political intrigue, relationship drama, and thoughtful characterization. -- Kirkus Reviews MacMillan has created a complex, nuanced world. Strong female characters taking the lead in a fast-paced plot will appeal to fans of fantasy, mythology, and work by Kristin Cashore. -- School Library Journal Praise for Sword and Verse: -- - I was completely enthralled by the fascinating and unique world. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. -- Franny Billingsley, award-winning author of Chime A tense, romantic fantasy epic about prejudice, political struggle, and the power of words, Sword and Verse kept me guessing at every turn. Kathy MacMillan is a writer to watch. -- R.J. Anderson, Andre Norton Award-nominated author of ULTRAVIOLET R.J. Anderson, Andre Norton Award-nominated author of Ultraviolet Fans of Megan Whalen Turner will enjoy MacMillan's debut. -- Publishers Weekly A thoughtful debut fantasy. -- Kirkus Reviews MacMillan has created a believable world, complete with its own mythology. For voracious and dedicated fantasy readers. -- School Library Journal