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The Shattered Court

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by M.J. Scott
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First in a new fantasy series from the author of the Novels of the Half-Light City.
Entangled in a court ruled by tradition and intrigue, a young witch must come to terms with newfound power and desire—and a choice between loyalty and survival.…
The royal witches of Anglion have bowed to tradition for centuries. If a woman of royal blood manifests powers, she is immediately bound by rites of marriage. She will serve her lord by practicing the tamer magics of the earth—ensuring good harvests and predicting the weather. Any magic more dangerous is forbidden.
Lady Sophia Kendall, thirty-second in line to the throne, is only days away from finding out if she will be blessed—or perhaps cursed—with magic. When a vicious attack by Anglion’s ancient enemies leaves the kingdom in chaos, Sophia is forced to flee the court. Her protector by happenstance is Lieutenant Cameron Mackenzie, a member of the royal guard, raised all his life to be fiercely loyal to the Crown.
Then Sophia’s powers manifest stronger than she ever imagined they would, and Cameron and she are inextricably linked in the process. As a witch unbound by marriage rites, Sophia is not only a threat to the established order of her country, but is also a weapon for those who seek to destroy it. Faced with old secrets and new truths, she must decide if she will fight for her country or succumb to the delicious temptation of power.…

  • Creators

  • Series

    Four Arts

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 28, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781101631720
      • File size: 734 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781101631720
      • File size: 734 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 23, 2015
      Scott (the Half-Light City series) opens her Four Arts fantasy series with the portrait of a young woman who’s thrust into the center of dangerous political machinations. Sophie Kendall, 32nd in line for the throne of a fantastical realm, isn’t looking forward to her 21st birthday and the religious coming-of-age ceremony in which her powers will manifest. Her position and her magic make her a pawn to be married off for political alliance. But when a terrorist bombing forces Sophie to flee the capital, she comes into her magic without the required rituals to bind her power to the goddess. Instead, she finds herself magically bonded with her protector, Red Guard Lieutenant Cameron Mackenzie. Sophie and Cameron quickly realize that their bond allows them to combine their magic synergistically—an ability the temple will do anything to keep hidden, to maintain its magical monopoly. Romance fans will enjoy the growing relationship between Cameron and Sophie, but the story’s real strength lies in the web of intrigue Scott creates around her characters. This is a promising start to the series. Agent: Miriam Kriss, Irene Goodman Literary.

    • Library Journal

      April 15, 2015

      A few days before her 21st birthday--the day she was to come into her power and be bound to the Goddess--Sophie Kendall is away from the palace when it is attacked. Sophie's bodyguard, Cameron MacKenzie, whisks her to safety, and they are still running when her birthday arrives. Sophie taps into a nearby ley line for the first time, and the power surge leads her to an act of passion with Cam. When the couple return to court and the leader of the church tries to complete Sophie's initiation, they realize that she can no longer be bound, making her a threat to the church. VERDICT The author of the "Half-Light City" series launches a marvelous new fantasy with a healthy dollop of romance and adventure. While none of the elements of the magic system are exactly new, they are combined in fresh ways and enhanced by the rich scenery of court intrigue and hints of the forbidden alchemy that will be explored in the next eagerly awaited entry.

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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