Prophecy
Fractured Kingdom, Book 1
by M.L. Fergus
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Pub Date Jan 14 2025 | Archive Date Jan 14 2025
Penguin Random House Canada | Tundra Books
Description
The only life Persephone has ever known has been one of servitude, and she dreams of freedom, buoyed by a spirit and sense of humor that have never wavered. When a chance encounter with a handsome thief offers her a chance to leave, she grabs it with both hands . . . and the thief, Azriel, will just have to keep up.
But Azriel is not everything he seems, and he believes Persephone holds the key to a greater freedom for himself and his people, who have been hunted for years by the king's regent, an evil and sadistic man who will stop at nothing in his quest for power. Azriel has a plan to defeat him, and he needs Persephone — but does Persephone need him?
As her journey brings her deeper and deeper into a cruel and dangerous world, Persephone must quickly learn who to trust . . . and whether an impossibly broad-shouldered thief holds the key to her future, or her ruin.
Once Upon a Broken Heart meets The Queen's Thief in Prophecy, the first book in The Fractured Kingdom trilogy — filled with heart-pounding romance and epic adventure.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781774886076 |
| PRICE | CA$18.99 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 352 |
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Featured Reviews
Abby L, Reviewer
Sometimes, you just need a quick little fantasy adventure with two snarky leads to get you through your day.
Prophecy is a low-fantasy adventure story filled with plenty of humor and romance. I've seen it compared to The Princess Bride, and while I haven't watched the whole movie, this book did remind me of some of the scenes I'd seen. I probably would have read this book in one sitting if I had the time, and it was refreshing to read due to its shorter length and quick pacing. I also really like the style of the prose, especially in the dialogue.
The fantasy elements in the story are relatively limited to the "prophecy" that foretells the importance of certain characters in the story. Otherwise, we follow Persephone, a slave longing for freedom, and Azriel, the thief who intends to grant that to her...although he may have ulterior motives. Like I said, the plot is very fast-paced. While the first part of the story is more adventure-focused, the second half has more politics and court intrigue. The story is fairly predictable, but there are some major plot twists at the end, and I didn't mind the familiar tropes. My only issue now is that I have to wait at least a year for a sequel.
The characters are very charming, and I think they're what drew me into the story. Persephone is a very intriguing main character, and I really liked her as a character. Azriel was my favorite (unsurprising, right) because snarky boys with possibly tragic backstories automatically win my favoritism. There are a handful of other characters with limited importance, but I'm excited to see more of Rachael, Tiny, and some of the other side characters.
Fantasy fans looking for a quick adventure story with plenty of twists and action will enjoy Prophecy.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free e-ARC!
4.5/5
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