Critically
acclaimed author Nina Varela delivers a stunning sequel to the richly imagined
queer epic fantasy Criers War, which SLJ called perfect for
fans of Sarah J. Maass Throne of Glass.
For
too long, Automae have
lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing its human citizens. But the human
revolution has risen, and at its heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden, now a
fugitive, Ayla narrowly escaped the palace of Lady Crier, the girl she wouldve
killed if she hadnt fallen in love first.
Now
Ayla has pledged her allegiance to Queen Junn, who can help accomplish the
human rebellions ultimate goal:
destroy the Iron Heart. Without its power, the Automae will be weakened to the
point of extinction. Ayla wants to succeed,
but cant shake the strong feelings shes developed for Crier. And
unbeknownst to her, Crier has also fled the palace, taking up among traveling
rebels, determined to find and protect Ayla.
Even
as their paths collide, nothing can prepare them for the dark secret underlying
the Iron Heart.
