So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole Paperback Book

Description: So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole Whip-smart and immersive, this Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine whos forced to choose between saving her sister or protecting her homeland-perfect for fans of Iron Widow and The Priory of the Orange Tree. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Clever and utterly fresh. So Let Them Burn takes the fantasy genre and soars into brilliant new heights Chloe Gong, author of These Violent DelightsWith fierce protagonists and compelling conflicts, So Let Them Burn is a YA fantasy to root for! Namina Forna, author of The Gilded Ones trilogyA complex, thought-provoking, thoroughly enjoyable read Irish TimesWhip-smart and immersive, this Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine whos forced to choose between saving her sister or protecting her homeland - perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and Fourth Wing. Faron Vincent can channel the power of the gods. Five years ago, she used her divine magic to liberate her island from its enemies, the dragon-riding Langley Empire. But now, at seventeen, Faron is all powered up with no wars to fight. Shes a legend to her people and a nuisance to her neighbours. When shes forced to attend an international peace summit, Faron expects that she will perform tricks like a trained pet and then go home. She doesnt expect her older sister, Elara, forming an unprecedented bond with an enemy dragon - or the gods claiming the only way to break that bond is to kill her sister. As Farons desperation to find another solution takes her down a dark path, and Elara discovers the shocking secrets at the heart of the Langley Empire, both must make difficult choices that will shape each others lives, as well as the fate of their world.By turns hopeful and devastating, So Let Them Burn is a masterful debut with a blazing heart. I was captivated from beginning to end by Coles sharp, clever prose and by her protagonists - two remarkable sisters with an unforgettable bond Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief Author Biography Kamilah Cole was a writer and entertainment editor at Bustle for four years, and her nonfiction work has also appeared in Marie Claire and Seventeen. A graduate of New York University, Kamilah lives on the East Coast, where shes usually playing Kingdom Hearts for the hundredth time, quoting early SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, or crying her way through Zukos redemption arc in Avatar: The Last Airbender Review Clever and utterly fresh. So Let Them Burn takes the fantasy genre and soars into brilliant new heights, subverting expectations and hitting every mark. Kamilah Cole is a wordsmith through and through * Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights *By turns hopeful and devastating, So Let Them Burn is a masterful debut with a blazing heart. I was captivated from beginning to end by Coles sharp, clever prose and by her protagonists - two remarkable sisters with an unforgettable bond * Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief *Gods, dragons, and mechanoids all war against each other in a deeply imaginative and fantastical twist on colonization and island history. With fierce protagonists and compelling conflicts, So Let Them Burn is a YA fantasy to root for! * Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones trilogy *Dragons and gods, magic and power, So Let Them Burn is a thrilling epic about family, strength, and the real costs of war. Masterfully told, this exceptional debut is destined to be an instant classic for all adventure-filled fantasy fans. Truly DAZZLING, I am OBSESSED. * Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys *[A] sparkling debut . . . Told through compelling dual perspectives, this YA novel explores identity, queer love and the nuances of sibling dynamics. Both action-packed and full of heart, its the kind of immersive story you can get really lost in. * Diva magazine *SO LET THEM BURN is an intricate, immersive, and utterly exhilarating fantasy that snatched me up from the first page and did not set me down again until the last. Completely magical--I loved it. * Sarah Underwood, author of Lies we Sing to the Sea *Beautifully imagined and gorgeously written, SO LET THEM BURN is a thrilling epic fantasy that explores themes of colonialism, sacrifice, and love in a lush world of scheming gods and ancient dragons, brutal war and breathtaking magic. At the books heart is the relationship between sisters Faron and Elara-two brave, complex young women whose fierce love for each other could plunge their entire world into chaos. An impressive, captivating debut, sure to win over readers hearts just as completely as it did mine. * Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of FURYBORN *Kamilah Cole blazes onto the scene with this absorbing and utterly magical debut, a novel as searing and illuminating as dragonfire (IYKYK). A triumph of epic fantasy, youll be consumed by the world Cole has created and the fierce sisterhood at its center until the very last page * Jenny Hollander, author of EVERYONE WHO CAN FORGIVE ME IS DEAD *Tender, witty, and with a plot that will keep you glued to the page, So Let Them Burn is a beautiful exploration of what happens after becoming the chosen one - and how even when the legend ends, the story doesnt. * Hannah F. Whitten, author of The Wilderwood Duology *A riveting adventure, a deft exploration of colonialism, and a deeply moving tale of a fierce and complex sisterly bond. So Let Them Burn will keep you up all night reading, and then linger with you for long after the final page. * "A riveting adventure, a deft exploration of colonialism, and a deeply moving tale of a fierce and complex sisterly bond. So Let Them Burn will keep you up all night reading, and then linger with you for long after the final page." —Ava Reid, award-winning and internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman, Juniper & Thorn, and A Study in Drowning *What happens after the chosen one wins the war? So Let Them Burn explores the aftermath of victory, contending with the responsibility and impossible pressure of power. Kamilah Coles sweeping, heart-pounding debut is a book about bonds: between warrior and country, rider and dragon, chosen one and the gods, and, perhaps most importantly, the complicated yet impenetrable bond between sisters. With characters who will grip you by the throat, a skillful commentary on colonialism, and an immersive world filled with dragons, danger, and deception, So Let Them Burn is a remarkable addition to the fantasy canon, establishing Cole as a powerful new voice in the genre. * Adrienne Tooley, author of Sweet & Bitter Magic and The Third Daughter *Kamilah Cole has crafted a captivating story of sisterhood, defying fate, and the brutal effects of colonialism. With deft prose and stellar worldbuilding, this is an excellent new addition to YA fantasy. * Tara Sim, author of The City of Dusk *So Let Them Burn elevates the game, asking hard questions about the power and agency of a chosen one whose destiny has been seemingly fulfilled. By the time you see the claws, theyre already around your throat * Margaret Owen, New York Times bestselling author of Little Thieves and The Merciful Crow *Kamilah Coles So Let Them Burn set my soul on fire in the best way possible! Cole weaves an enthralling tale by way of an authentic and complex sibling relationship that swallowed me whole from the first page. So Let Them Burn is a blazing debut from an impeccable storyteller. * Terry J. Benton-Walker, bestselling author of Blood Debts *A spellbinding debut set in a rich, immersive world, So Let Them Burn is ultimately about love - romantic, platonic, and familial. At the same time, though, its a story with teeth. Cole weaves a powerful narrative full of captivating lore, meddling gods, and young women willing to do whatever it takes. A heart-pounding delight. * M.K. Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints *Morally ambiguous and absolutely magical Black girls take the fate of their world into their own hands in this action-packed, cleverly crafted fantasy that will leave readers clamoring to know what happens next. * Booklist *Coles astute prose brings the world and its characters, who are predominantly Black, to life in refreshing and complex ways as it highlights themes of family, patriotism, war, identity, and sacrifice. An engaging new voice and a Caribbean-inspired fantasy to savor * Kirkus *Via the sisters expertly balanced dual POVs, each imbued with a lushly wrought, moving, and action-packed narrative, Cole delivers a raucously enjoyable debut that provides an insightful look into the ways in which violence and colonization can affect a populace long after a war has ended * Publishers Weekly *A complex, thought-provoking, thoroughly enjoyable read * Irish Times *Both action-packed and full of heart, its the kind of immersive story you can get really lost in * Diva magazine * Details ISBN0349125449 Author Kamilah Cole Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Series So Let Them Burn Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780349125442 Format Paperback Imprint ATOM Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2024-01-16 UK Release Date 2024-01-16 Audience Age 12 NZ Release Date 2024-01-29 AU Release Date 2024-01-29 ISBN-10 0349125449 Pages 400 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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