{"product_id":"9781328949974","title":"Once A King","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOnce A King\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Erin Summerill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA young king searches for a way to save his kingdom in this romantic fantasy from Erin Summerill, who was called “absolutely marvelous” by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Sarah J. Maas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAodren: \u003c\/b\u003eA lonely, young king, searching for a way to dismantle his father’s dark legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLirra\u003c\/b\u003e: A girl with the power to control the wind, torn between duty and following her dreams\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e For twenty years, Channelers—women with a magical ability—have been persecuted in Malam by those without magic. Now King Aodren wants to end the bloody divide and unite his kingdom. But decades of hatred can’t be overcome by issuing decrees, and rumors of a deadly Channeler-made substance are only fueling people’s fears. Lirra has every reason to distrust Aodren. Yet when he asks for help to discover the truth behind the rumors, she can’t say no. With Lirra by his side, Aodren sees a way forward for his people. But can he rewrite the mistakes of the past before his enemies destroy the world he’s working so hard to rebuild? Erin Summerill returns with a high-stakes fantasy full of romance, magic, and revenge perfect for fans of Susan Dennard and C. J. Redwine.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“Prepare your heart for the swooniest king in all the lands! With poignant prose and intricate world building, ONCE A KING casts its spell from the very first pages. Fly—don't walk—to sweep up this soaring tale.” –Pintip Dunn, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebest-selling author and RITA award winner   \"Brain candy for fans of Summerill's worldbuilding.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus   \"\u003c\/em\u003eLirra is a fierce heroine...A lighter fantasy than \u003cem\u003eGraceling\u003c\/em\u003e, but for a similar audience.\"--\u003cem\u003eBooklist   \"\u003c\/em\u003eTimely...A satisfying mixture of political machination, mystery, magic, and romance, especially for fans of previous volumes.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal   \"\u003c\/em\u003eClever banter, cloak-and-dagger derring-do, and tentative, sweet romance...Series fans and new readers will find much to love.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781328949974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41165744963790,"sku":"9781328949974","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9781328949974_3ce1470b-a857-4603-9859-0a6606f8756c.jpg?v=1652136011","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781328949974","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}