Forged in Fire and Stars

"Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse will flock to this new series."-BooklistGames of Thrones meets Shadow and Bone in this action-packed fantasy from the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series.Ara has always known the legend of the Loresmith: the blacksmith who served alongside the kings and queens of Saetlund, forging legendary weapons to arm warriors and protect the kingdom. She's been told it's her fate to inherit the title and become the next Loresmith. But since the monarchy's downfall in a vicious conquest years before, Ara has never truly believed she would be able to take up her duty.But when the lost Princess Nimhea and Prince Eamon steal Ara from her quiet life with a mission to retake the throne and return Ara to her place as the Loresmith-Ara's whole world turns upside down.Suddenly, Ara must leave her small mountain village and embark on a dangerous adventure where she will uncover new truths about her family's legacy, and even face the gods themselves. With a mysterious thief as an unexpected companion, and dark forces following their every move, Ara must use all her skills to forge the right path forward-for herself, her kingdom, and her heart.From internationally bestselling author Andrea Roberston comes a gorgeously written new fantasy series perfect for readers of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse or Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes series.Praise for Forged in Fire and Stars:"An epic and classic fantasy."-School Library Journal"Epic fantasy isn't usually my thing, but Forged in Fire and Stars made me a believer."-TOR.comSeries Overview: Forged in Fire and Stars: Summer 2020Cast in Secrets and Shadow: Summer 2021Book 3: Summer 2022