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Synopsis
In this "relentlessly gripping, brilliant" epic fantasy (James Islington), an ousted queen must join forces with a young warrior in order to reclaim her throne and save her people. Tau and his Queen, desperate to delay the impending attack on the capital by the indigenous people of Xidda, craft a dangerous plan. If Tau succeeds, the Queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the 'true' Queen of the Omehi. If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne, and if she can reunite her people then the Omehi have a chance to survive the onslaught. "This gritty series set in a South African–inspired fantasy world is an intense reading experience, and the second book is just as phenomenal as the first."—BuzzFeed News "The Fires of Vengeance is epic fantasy at its finest."—Winter Is Coming The Books of The Burning Series The Rage of Dragons The Fires of Vengeance The Lord of Demons
The Fires of Vengeance: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This gritty epic fantasy features intense, on-page combat violence and warfare, political machinations, and themes of vengeance and colonialism. Best suited for mature readers comfortable with sustained battle scenes and morally complex characters.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens who love intense, fast-paced military fantasy with complex political intrigue and epic battles will be hooked by this gripping South African-inspired world.