Book : Isle Of Blood And Stone (tower Of Winds) - Lucier,...

-Titulo Original : Isle Of Blood And Stone (Tower Of Winds)

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HMH Books For Young Readers

-Descripcion Original:

Eighteen years ago, two princes vanished. Now a riddle hidden on a mysterious map could chart a course towards the truth and the missing royals in this historical fantasy thats perfect for fans of Rachel Hartman and Tamora Pierce. Eighteen years ago two princes of the island kingdom of St. John del Mar were kidnapped and murdered, a deadly plot by the rival kingdom of Mondrago. Everyone knows the story, but for Elias, Mercedes, and Ulises, the aftermath of that tragic day is deeply personal. Elias grew up without his father, who was killed trying to protect the princes. Mercedes is half-Mondragan, leaving her to grow up in the shadow of del Mar’s hate. And Ulises, as the youngest and only remaining prince, inherited the throne meant for his older brothers. Now, the three friends just want to move on with their lives. But when two maps surface-each with the same hidden riddle-troubling questions arise. What really happened to the young princes? And why do the maps look like they were drawn by Elias’s father, whose body was never found? To discover what really happened that fateful day, Elias, Mercedes, and Ulises must follow the clues hidden in the maps, uncovering long-held secrets and unimaginable betrayals along the way. But the truth is dangerous, and not everyone wants it to come out. Isle of Blood and Stone is a sweeping fantasy full of intrigue and schemes, romance and friendship, and fearless explorers searching for the truth. From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up-At 19, Elias is a talented and adventurous royal mapmaker for the powerful island nation of St. John del Mar, traveling the world in search of new lands to fill his maps. When he returns to his home city hoping to prepare for his next journey, he instead becomes entangled in a mystery spanning 18 years. Two cryptic maps may contain the clues to find the missing princes of del Mar, as well as Elias father, once the Royal Navigator of the land. Joined by the young king, Ulises, and the inscrutable diplomat, Lady Mercedes, Elias uses his considerable skills and a bit of luck to unwind the tragic story hidden in the maps. Although this young adult fantasys pages are graced with ghosts and sea-serpents, the real joy in this novel exists in the intrigue that sweeps readers along. Teens will be drawn to Elias and Mercedess slow-burning romance-thankfully unhindered by an awkward third party-but plagued by ignorant and misplaced nationalist prejudice among the people of del Mar. St. John del Mar is a diverse nation, populated by a well-rounded cast of secondary characters who help or secretly hinder Eliass quest for truth. Above all, Lucier has crafted an exciting plot of attempted murder and betrayal that simmers just below the surface, right up to the breathtaking twist in the final pages. VERDICT Highly recommended where Tamora Pierce, V.E. Schwab, and Rachel Hartman are popular.-Ashley Fetterolf, Indian Creek Upper School, Crownsville, MD Review ALAs Best Fiction for Young Adults List YALSA Teens Top Ten Nominee 2019 Tor Reviewers Choice Best Book of 2018 Tor Best YA SF & Fantasy Amazon Best YA Book of the Month Booklist Top 10 Crime Fiction for Youth International Literacy Assoc. 2018 Books Too Good To Miss Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewBooklist Starred ReviewBuzzFeed 31 YA Books You Should Absolutely Read This SpringBarnes & Noble Teen 25 Most Anticipated Epic Reads 14 Most Anticipated YA BooksHypable Books Top PickBookBub 20 Biggest Teen Books (A) brilliant fantasy. --Booklist, starred review (Elias) is the Captain Jack Sparrow of YA, only dreamier and not as stupid!...I could not find one thing wrong with this book. --The Nerd Daily(A) lush historical fantasy. --Publishers Weekly , starred review (A)n exciting plot of attempted murder and betrayal that simmers just below the surface, right up to the breathtaking twist in the final pages...Highly recommended.