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Shadowblade

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Pub Date May 21 2019 | Archive Date Apr 24 2019


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Description

A young sword prodigy must impersonate a lost princess and throw her life into a deadly political game, in this kinetic epic fantasy novel by the author of the award-winning Majat Code series

Naia dreams of becoming a Jaihar Blademaster, but after assaulting a teacher, her future seems ruined. The timely intervention of a powerful stranger suddenly elevates her into elite Upper Grounds training. She has no idea that the stranger is Dal Gassan, head of the Daljeer Circle. Seventeen years ago he witnessed the massacre of Challimar’s court and rescued its sole survivor, a baby girl. Gassan plans to thrust a blade into the machinations of imperial succession: Naia. Disguised as the legendary Princess Xarimet of Challimar, Naia must challenge the imperial family, and win. Naia is no princess, but with her desert-kissed eyes and sword skills she might be close enough…

File Under: Fantasy [ Warrior Foretold | Royal Massacre | Wrongful Heir | Forbidden Kingdom ]
A young sword prodigy must impersonate a lost princess and throw her life into a deadly political game, in this kinetic epic fantasy novel by the author of the award-winning Majat Code series

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Advance Praise

"Anna Kashina has a gift of blending political intrigue, fancy sword fights, assassins, and romance into enthralling fantasy epics. Fans of strong female characters, intricately built fantasy worlds, fast action, and exciting love stories would really enjoy her work!"

-- Jeffe Kennedy, RITA award winning author of Pages of the Mind


"Shadowblade expertly blends complex political intrigue, thrilling action sequences, and a spine-tingling romance--an absolute delight to read!"

- Cassandra Rose Clarke, The Magic of Blood and Sea”


“Anna Kashina’s novels always provide fast action, treachery, and a rich world in which to immerse.”

—Gregory Frost, author of Shadowbridge


"Elite assassins! Ancient Magic! Everlasting love! Shadowblade is an enthralling fantasy romance that will have you turning pages far into the night"

--- J.M. Sidorova, the author of THE AGE OF ICE.

"Anna Kashina has a gift of blending political intrigue, fancy sword fights, assassins, and romance into enthralling fantasy epics. Fans of strong female characters, intricately built fantasy worlds...


Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9780857668158
PRICE $12.99 (USD)
PAGES 432

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