The Bladebone
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Author Description
THE FOURTH AND FINAL INSTALMENT IN AUSMA ZEHANAT KHAN'S POWERFUL EPIC FANTASY QUARTET: A SERIES THAT LIES SOMEWHERE BETWEEN N. K. JEMISIN AND GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, IN WHICH A POWERFUL BAND OF WOMEN MUST USE ALL THE POWERS AT THEIR DISPOSAL TO DEFEAT A DARK AND OPPRESSIVE, PATRIARCHAL REGIME THE STUNNING CONCLUSION TO AUSMA ZEHANAT KHAN’S POWERFUL NEW SERIES, THE KHORASAN ARCHIVES THE LAST WORD. Armed with the powerful sorcery of the Bloodprint and supported by the Talisman, the oppressive, patriarchal One-Eyed Preacher is on the verge of conquering all Ashfall. Women will not be free under his rule. Yet not all is lost for Sinnia, Arian, and the Citadel of Companions. If these brave warriors can find an ancient magic weapon known as the Bladebone, they can defeat the Preacher and crush his cruel regime. But none of them yet know the Bladebone’s whereabouts, and not all may survive the search to uncover it. Pursued by an enemy aligned with the Preacher, our heroines become separated, each following a different path. When the secret of the Bladebone is finally revealed, the knowledge will come at a devastating price. For those who survive, if any, Khorasan will never be the same. Khan thunders to a conclusion in this epic finale to the Khorasan Archives – The Bladebone delivers a stunning conclusion to the acclaimed feminist and original #ownvoices fantasy quartet.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
The final battle for Ashfall begins as Sinnia and her companions race against time to find a legendary weapon before the oppressive One-Eyed Preacher conquers all. Armed with the Bloodprint and the Talisman, the Preacher is on the verge of victory, threatening to enslave all women. Sinnia, Arian, and the Citadel of Companions must locate the ancient magic weapon known as the Bladebone to defeat him, but its whereabouts are unknown, and their pursuit will test their resolve and potentially cost them their lives.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- The quest for the Bladebone, an ancient magic weapon.
- The oppressive, patriarchal regime of the One-Eyed Preacher.
- The sorcery of the Bloodprint and the power of the Talisman.
- The separation of the heroines as they pursue different paths.
- An enemy pursuing the heroines, aligned with the Preacher.
- The revelation of the Bladebone's secret at a devastating price.
- The potential for Khorasan to be irrevocably changed by the events.
- The conclusion of the Khorasan Archives quartet.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The Bladebone is presented as the stunning conclusion to Ausma Zehanat Khan's epic fantasy quartet, The Khorasan Archives. The series is noted for its feminist themes and #ownvoices perspective, drawing comparisons to N. K. Jemisin and George R. R. Martin. The narrative focuses on a band of women using their powers to overthrow a patriarchal regime, culminating in a final confrontation for the fate of Ashfall. The conclusion promises a high-stakes search for a legendary weapon, with the potential for significant loss and lasting change for the world.
Page Count:
472
Publication Date:
2021-06-10
Publisher:
HarperVoyager
ISBN-10:
0008171750
ISBN-13:
9780008171759
Fantasy
Fiction
Epic Fantasy
Action & Adventure
