{"product_id":"9781250169297","title":"The Monstrous Citadel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Monstrous Citadel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Mirah Bolender\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Monstrous Citadel \u003c\/i\u003eis the sequel to Mirah Bolender's \u003ci\u003eCity of Broken Magic\u003c\/i\u003e—a fast-paced, adventure fantasy where a bomb squad defuses the magic weapons of a long forgotten war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmicae, City of Sweepers, survived the Falling Infestation which nearly destroyed it thanks to the efforts of Laura and Okane. While the ancient monsters have been beaten back for the moment, new and more monstrous dangers face them in the form of belligerent bureaucracy, dangerous gangs, grasping Sweepers bent on personal glory . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd Rex, the City of Kings, who breed their own kind of monstrosity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaura and Okane must go to Rex to reclaim the secret weaponry that keeps Amicae safe and come face to face with a horrifying truth about the Rex and their designs on all of Orien's cities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eChronicles of Amicae\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCity of Broken Magic\u003cbr\u003eThe Monstrous Citadel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFortress of Magi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Monstrous Citadel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Intricately crafted and exhilarating, this is a worthy continuation of the series.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun and fast-paced read full of so much action and intrigue that I felt like I was sitting on the edge of my seat all night long.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Arched Doorway\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCity of Broken Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This debut builds a \u003cb\u003efascinating setting\u003c\/b\u003e that readers will want to keep coming back to.”—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An enjoyable, \u003cb\u003eanime-influenced romp\u003c\/b\u003e.”—\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] fascinating debut…Readers will be antsy for the next installment.”\u003ci\u003e—Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With complex characters, political intrigue, and discussion of feminism and the caste system…[r]eaders will enjoy \u003ci\u003eCity of Broken Magic\u003c\/i\u003e and its \u003cb\u003efresh spin on the fantasy genre.\u003c\/b\u003e”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] fast-paced, exciting ride. And an entertaining one.”—\u003ci\u003eTor.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eCity of Broken Magic\u003c\/i\u003e shines most brightly in the interactions between the three Sweepers, and fantasy fans will hope for more exploits in Amicae.”—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[I]ncredible attention to detail.”—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[F]ull of enough action and intrigue to keep you on the edge of your seat all night long.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Arched Doorway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[F]antasy fans will hope for more exploits in Amicae.”—\u003ci\u003eInfinite Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Terrifying shadow monsters haunt a vividly rendered working-class present with the sins of generations past. A thrilling ride, with promise of deeper mysteries to come.”—Max Gladstone, Hugo Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eCity of Broken Magic \u003c\/i\u003eexplores what happens after the familiar heroes have gone, and the importance of those who remain to begin again.”—Fran Wilde, Hugo and Nebula finalist, award winning author of The Bone Universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250169297\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40706849767630,"sku":"9781250169297","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_903e6e42-5631-4782-b0a1-9a81a7b33969.jpg?v=1640580962","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250169297","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}