All the Fragile Hearts

Dual Moons Duology, Book 1

by M.T. Solomon

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Pub Date Oct 10 2023 | Archive Date Oct 01 2023

ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op | Fox Poppy Press

General Fiction (Adult) | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

All the Fragile Hearts is an adult fantasy novel that combines mystery, politics, and romance in an epic tale.

Cecelia, heir to her father's throne, feels like a stranger in her father's court. Driven to uncover the truth behind her mother's identity, Cecelia embarks on a perilous journey across the sea to the kingdom of Korith. Viktor, a formidable kingsguard, finds himself caught in a complex web of manipulation and duty. Drawn together by fate, Cecelia and Viktor are bound by an unexpected arranged marriage, stirring conflicting emotions within them.

Whispers of rebellion spread and a military coup builds in the shadows. Korith is pushed further into chaos when the king is murdered. Loyalties are tested, sacrifices are made, and destinies forged. As Cecelia and Viktor navigate the treacherous landscape of deception, destiny weaves its threads through every fragile heart.

All the Fragile Hearts is an adult fantasy novel that combines mystery, politics, and romance in an epic tale.

Cecelia, heir to her father's throne, feels like a stranger in her father's court...

A Note From the Publisher

M.T. Solomon is a free-lance writer, born in the American south but raised in the remote wilderness of Alaska. She wrote her first book at the age of six. At eleven, she wrote and hand-bound several children’s books, most of which were riffs of Calvin & Hobbes with a female protagonist. She graduated from Portland State University in 2012 with a B.S. in Liberal Studies and a minor in Writing. Her work has appeared on the cover of Gotham Writers class schedule and has been featured on The Spinning Pen, Reedsy, and won Runner Up for the Wow! Women on Writing Winter 2023 contest. Besides writing, she also coaches high school volleyball and is a passionate supporter of equal opportunity for female athletes. She lives in Alaska with her husband, three sons, a poodle, and her beloved labradoodle Drogon-Francis.

Advance Praise

"[Cecelia & Viktor's] love story builds in an intricately developed fictional world; the story delves into religion and politics, examining the oppression of a people and the lengths to which people will go to gain power... a great start to a fantasy duology featuring well-developed characters and settings."

-Kirkus Review

"The storyline, on the whole, is engrossing. Kudos to M.T. Solomon for crafting such a vibrant world."

- Literary Titan, Four stars

Available Editions

EDITION	Paperback
ISBN	9798987942017
PRICE	$16.99 (USD)
PAGES	434

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Kaitlin B, Reviewer

Really enjoyed this book, I read this in one sitting and am already looking forward to the next book in the series. All the Fragile Hearts has: court intrigue, arranged marriages, enemies to lovers (loose definition), magic, and a realistic FMC/MMC romance/relationship that I really enjoyed. There was also a strong emphasis on female power that I enjoyed in this book and I can’t wait to see how the FMC continues to grow.

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Reviewer 977788

I really enjoyed the politics in All the Fragile Hearts, as just was well written and interesting. The romance between Cecila and Viktor, is realistic in the circumstances and I loved the tension between the two. I appreciated that they are in thirties and forties. It was great to see a romance in a fantasy between two characters that is not usually seen in fantasy books.

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Reba N, Reviewer

This is a wonderful fantasy read. We follow two main characters, Cecelia and Viktor, both champions in their own right as the come together navigating a changing political landscape. With any adult fantasy novel I expect magic, fairies, adventure, quests, romance and wild characters. This book had all that and more. Both the plot and character development was great. I sincerely enjoyed how the two main characters evolved and found themselves as the story progressed.

I really enjoyed how M.T Solomon employed excerpts from future and past books/communications at the start of each chapter. The author did an excellent job of guiding and misleading me as a reader. Overall I really really enjoyed this book. I cannot wait for the next one in the series.

Thank you Netgalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, Fox Poppy Press for this advanced reader copy. All my opinions are my own.

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Reviewer 1084098

All the Fragile Hearts is an adult fantasy novel that combines mystery, politics, and romance in an epic tale.

This was pretty good. I look forward to more books in the series.

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Jade B, Reviewer

Thank you netgalley for the earc . I finished this book in 1 day . Awesome book . Cecelia is strong , confident and brilliant. It was great how the author showed female power . Cecelia fights like a warrior. This book was unpredictable . There was so many twist and turn .
Recommended to fantasy fans

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Dani R, Reviewer

This is a GREAT romantasy! I devoured this book.
This isn’t two young kids, they are grown adults who are both powerful in their own right. Especially our FMC Cecelia. She is a STRONG female that I admire.
There is magic, politics, enemies to lovers, arranged marriage and more!

Definitely recommend.

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Rubie C, Reviewer

All the Fragile Hearts by M.T. Solomon was an absolute hit!
The writing was magical. I was immediately hooked once I opened the pages.
This novel was written well and flows quickly.
The characters were all wonderfully portrayed. And very interesting.
All the Fragile Hearts has an engaging and mysterious storyline, combined with its fast pace, made it nearly impossible to put this book down.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

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