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In the ancient African world of Sundira, the balance between kingdoms begins to crack. The Spirit Mothers stir once more, their whispers drifting across frost, fire, tide, root, and sky-warning that the Tourney has only just begun. After the fall of Princess Surika, the fragile peace between Vanakari and Kharathia shatters beyond repair. Vengeance runs colder than ice and burns hotter than flame as the heirs of two kingdoms unravel under grief, rage, and prophecy. Prince Aerith of Kharathia, once bound to duty, is pushed toward a darkness that threatens to remake him. His hunt for truth-clues his sister left behind-will test the loyalty of his blood, the limits of his beasts, and the mercy of his Spirit Mother. Across the borders, Prime Vorik Aezkarion rises into a storm of secrets. With false lineage, hidden truths, and the Ash Mother's hand upon him, Vorik must defend the place he will call his home while navigating betrayals from Kings, Queens, family, and even his own heart. His choices will shake the foundations of Vanakari and awaken powers buried since the first comets fell. Meanwhile, the Ravolyn Isles watch in stirred tide-deciding if the crimson egg of their lineage belongs to whom them or Vanakari. Zangoria gathers its winds and unravels truths. Xyndria shifts in shadow, lies and tourney. As beasts answer the call of their bloodlines, and ancient prophecies coil tight around the heirs of Sundira, the Tourney of Beasts begins-where every beast must pick their side-with or without their bonded bloodline... ...and who they'll tourney for.
Is Book II appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This African-inspired epic fantasy features political intrigue, grief-driven vengeance, and magical beasts with strong but not graphic violence. Characters grapple with betrayal, hidden truths, and prophecy as kingdoms fracture.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, death of a loved one, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the complex political conflicts, magical beast bonds, and princes navigating grief and duty in a richly imagined African fantasy world.