Forced to choose between their duty and their hearts, Mare and Denna must find a way to save their kingdoms-and each other. And soon their friendship is threatening to blossom into something more.īut with dangerous conflict brewing that makes the alliance more important than ever, acting on their feelings could be deadly. As the two become closer, Mare is surprised by Denna’s intelligence and bravery, while Denna is drawn to Mare’s independent streak. She is the author of Inkmistress and Of Fire and Stars, which was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start. As the two work together, they discover there is more to one another than they thought-and soon their friendship is threatening to blossom into something more. Audrey has a master’s degree in writing from Portland State University. When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. Princesses Denna and Mare are in love and together at last-only to face a. Perfect for fans of Malinda Lo and Kristin Cashore.

To make matters worse, she must learn to ride Mynaria’s formidable warhorses-and her teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and unconventional Princess Amaranthine-called Mare-the sister of her betrothed. The long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed YA fantasy Of Fire and Stars Mare and Denna travel to a new and dangerous kingdom where Denna will be trained to tame her magic by a mysterious queen who is not all she seems. Now, Denna must learn the ways of her new home while trying to hide her growing magic. She possesses an Affinity for fire-a dangerous gift for the future queen of a kingdom where magic is forbidden. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile lands. Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds.

Of fire and stars by audrey coulthurst