Genre: Publication.Date January 22nd 2019 Pages: 400 Published By: Balzer+Bray Author Evelyn Skye Circle of Shadows on Goodreads My review copy:
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ora can move as silently as a ghost and hurl throwing stars with lethal accuracy. Her gemina, Daemon, can win any physical fight blindfolded and with an arm tied behind his back. They are apprentice warriors of the Society of Taigas—marked by the gods to be trained in magic and the fighting arts to protect the kingdom of Kichona.
As their graduation approaches, Sora and Daemon look forward to proving themselves worthy of belonging to the elite group—but in a kingdom free of violence since the Blood Rift Rebellion many years ago, it’s been difficult to make their mark. So when Sora and Daemon encounter a strange camp of mysterious soldiers while on a standard scouting mission, they decide the only thing to do to help their kingdom is to infiltrate the group.Taking this risk will change Sora’s life forever—and lead her on a mission of deception that may fool everyone she’s ever loved.
As their graduation approaches, Sora and Daemon look forward to proving themselves worthy of belonging to the elite group—but in a kingdom free of violence since the Blood Rift Rebellion many years ago, it’s been difficult to make their mark. So when Sora and Daemon encounter a strange camp of mysterious soldiers while on a standard scouting mission, they decide the only thing to do to help their kingdom is to infiltrate the group.Taking this risk will change Sora’s life forever—and lead her on a mission of deception that may fool everyone she’s ever loved.
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Let's go be legendary.
Cloak of night. Heart of light.
She was a beautiful, deadly weapon.
TOP 5 reasons to read Circle of Shadows
1. It's a treat to all fantasy fans! Circle of Shadows is fantastically imagined - a brand new society with intriguing inner workings and magical system. Evelyn Skye did a really great job building the world from scratch!
2. Work hard, mischief harder - the amazing relationships (especially friendships) between the characters are really what made this book for me! The characters really bring this story to life and make the message of courage and camarederie very clear.
3. It's an explosive read, full of breath-taking action and plot twists!
4. Although completely original at its core, it feels inspired by Japanese society!
5. There's a certain dash of darkness to it, so if that's your flavor, you absolutely must read it!
About the author
Evelyn Skye is the author of New York Times bestsellers THE CROWN’S GAME and THE CROWN’S FATE. Her new series, CIRCLE OF SHADOWS, will be published on January 22, 2019.Evelyn has a B.A. in Russian literature & history from Stanford University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She was once offered a job by the C.I.A., she not-so-secretly wishes she was on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and if you challenge her to a pizza-eating contest, she guarantees she will win.
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Tour Schedule:
January 22nd - The Reader and the Chef - Places To Visit in Circle of Shadows
January 23rd - The YA Book Traveler - Author Interview
January 24th - Alexa Loves Books - Gift Guide
January 25th - YA and Wine - Review
January 28th - Twirling Pages - Author Interview
January 29th - MTMC Tours - Quotes from Circle of Shadows
January 30th - Paperfury - Review
January 31st - It Starts at Midnight - Feature
February 1st- The Books Buzz - Transforming into a Taiga
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