Kingdom of Claw
The Ashen Series; Book Two
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4.6 • 57 Ratings
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- $7.99
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Publisher Description
Return to the Kingdom of Íseldur, where enemies become lovers and dark secrets hide around each corner, the second novel in the Ashen series.
In the aftermath of a harrowing journey, Silla Nordvig’s dreams of a simple life have been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew. But when they're forced into hiding together, Silla soon discovers that Rey has been keeping secrets of his own.
Stuck in a shield-home with the murderous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister. But before she can do that, Silla must face her most formidable opponent yet—her own inner demons.
Saga Volsik has nothing to lose. They’ve murdered her family. Stolen her throne. And now they expect her to marry their son, but not if she can dismantle Queen Signe’s plans first. The only problem? The handsome Zagadkian dignitary who knows far too many of her secrets.
Silla and Saga will need to find the strength to step into their destiny and stop chaos from sweeping across the land. Meanwhile, dark threads continue to weave themselves through Íseldur as magic long thought dead begins to wake.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Winters's gripping second Ashen fantasy raises the stakes for its richly drawn characters while expanding on the Viking-inspired world of Íseldur. Following the brutal revelations of The Road of Bones, Silla Nordvig flees with Reynir "Rey" Galtung, the shadow-wielding leader of the Bloodaxe Crew, to a remote shield-home where she confronts the magic awakening within her. Rey, whose secrets are revealed to be as dangerous as they are personal, becomes both a reluctant mentor and a conflicted protector. As Silla trains to control her powers and seeks to save her sister, Saga, she and Rey build a fragile trust that's tested by their shared past and growing attraction. Meanwhile, dethroned Saga plots against Queen Signe and deals with courtly manipulations and the attentions of foreign dignitary Kassandr Rurik. At the same time, Jonas, Silla's former ally and lover, spirals deep into grief, his jealousy toward Reynir fueling reckless decisions that threaten to destroy the fragile peace between kingdoms. As ancient forces of chaos stir, Silla's and Saga's destinies converge. Winters skillfully balances intimate character dynamics with rip-roaring action, probing themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. With complex characters and an intricate magic system, this engrossing continuation will leave readers eager for the next chapter in the series.
Customer Reviews
OMG
The twist and turns made this such an interesting read. I love that the character perspectives switch at the perfect time. The ending!!!!?!?!? Wow. One of my favorite books in a long time.