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In this gorgeously crafted world of magic, betrayal and political upheaval, Heilig weaves an enthralling narrative that also includes plays, maps and songs.” — Paste Magazine
"Heidi Heilig . . . comes up with the kind of clever premises that make other writers wring their hands in envy. . . . All of the horrors that Jetta faces are happening on a bigger, grander scale, and now it feels like the fate of an entire nation hinges on her choices." — NPR.org
Paste Magazine
In this gorgeously crafted world of magic, betrayal and political upheaval, Heilig weaves an enthralling narrative that also includes plays, maps and songs.
NPR.org
"Heidi Heilig . . . comes up with the kind of clever premises that make other writers wring their hands in envy. . . . All of the horrors that Jetta faces are happening on a bigger, grander scale, and now it feels like the fate of an entire nation hinges on her choices."
Kirkus Reviews
2019-10-08
Jetta Chantray plunges deeper into the battle for Chakrana in the sequel to For a Muse of Fire (2018).
Jetta has destroyed an Aquitan prison, rescued her father, and brought her brother back from the dead. Now both rebels and Aquitans know her secrets: She can ensoul objects with her blood, and her biological father is the feared necromancer Le Trépas. Captured once more by the armée, Jetta agrees to cooperate in exchange for an elixir that treats her malheur. When the general uses Jetta's blood to animate his own warbirds, she escapes, aided by Leo, the general's Chakran half brother and Jetta's love interest—but the rebels' leader insists on bringing along Le Trépas. The group embarks on a long journey toward the rebel camp, punctuated by fiery encounters with avions. While the stakes mount, intrarebel intrigue and various romantic subplots muddy the waters. Action often takes a back seat to Jetta's fears that her growing mastery of blood magic and her malheur, without treatment, will make her as monstrous as Le Trépas. Some readers may relate to aspects of Jetta's bipolar disorder and appreciate mention of a ruler who has successfully managed his illness; others may be troubled by repeated references to madness and insanity. Chakrans have dark hair and eyes while pale Aquitans are blond and blue-eyed.
Not as vivid or fast-paced as the first installment, but the cliffhanger finale may leave fans eager for more. (cast of characters, author's note) (Fantasy. 14-18)
