The Bone Shard War (Drowning Empire #3)

by Andrea Stewart

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

The stunning conclusion to the Drowning Empire series and the epic finale we all deserve! This adventure fantasy of magic and revolution, crumbling empires, and battling heirs rests on the legend of seven mythical swords to seal the fate of the Phoenix.

From the author of The Bone Shard Daughter, “one of the best debut fantasy novels of the year” (BuzzFeed News), comes the final book in the unmissable, action-packed, magic-laced Drowning Empire trilogy.

Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance – and Lin is dangerously short of allies.

Yet hopes lies in history. Legend tells of seven mythic swords, forged in centuries past. If Lin can find them before her enemies do, she may yet be able to turn the tide. If she fails, the Sukai dynasty – and the entire empire – will fall.  

Praise for the Drowning Empire trilogy: 

"A grand, ingenious, and sweeping tale of power, magic, and heart."  –Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 

"Epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written."  –Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January 

The Drowning Empire
The Bone Shard Daughter
The Bone Shard Emperor
The Bone Shard War

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316541541
Publisher:	Orbit
Publication date:	10/17/2023
Series:	Drowning Empire Series , #3
Pages:	656
Sales rank:	28,141
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.90(d)

About the Author

Andrea Stewart is the daughter of immigrants, and was raised in a number of places across the United States. Her parents always emphasized science and education, so she spent her childhood immersed in Star Trek and odd-smelling library books.


When her (admittedly ambitious) dreams of becoming a dragon slayer didn't pan out, she instead turned to writing books. She now lives in sunny California, and in addition to writing, can be found herding cats, looking at birds, and falling down research rabbit holes.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The Drowning Empire: 

"The Bone Shard Daughter is one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go until long after it's over. This book is truly special." —Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author 

"The Bone Shard Daughter is epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written." —Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January

"A fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers' hearts...Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series." —Booklist on The Bone Shard Daughter

"There's a bold, ambitious imagination at work here—and this is a world you'll want to linger in." —M. R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts, on The Bone Shard Daughter

"The Bone Shard Daughter begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss-with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot." —Hafsah Faizal, New York Times bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame

"The twisting turns of political negotiations, the desperation of each character to do what’s right, and the carefully written world building come together to power this compelling and suspenseful fantasy...Stewart’s elegant planning and unspooling revelations will keep readers hooked from the first page, and fans will be impatient for the next and final volume in the trilogy." —Booklist on The Bone Shard Emperor

From the Publisher

02/20/2023

The impressive final installment of Stewart’s engrossing Drowning Empire trilogy (after The Bone Shard Emperor) puts Emperor Lin Sukai at her most head-spinning crossroads yet. Two years after the battle at Gaelung, Lin is doing everything she can to hold together a crumbling empire. A continued freeze on the mining of witstone means the supply’s nearly gone, a disease called bog cough rapidly spreads among the populace, and the cure runs scarce. As revolutionary sentiment spreads and the Shardless Few renew their assault on Lin’s reign, the power-hungry Ragan joins forces with Nisong to conspire for the throne. Against this tumultuous backdrop, Lin must put her future ambitions aside to focus on maintaining power in the present. Stewart does a masterful job juggling conflict and intrigue on multiple fronts, and she makes the fight scenes especially riveting with subtle character work interspersed throughout the action. This un-put-downable epic sends the series out with a bang. Agent: Juliet Mushens, Mushens Entertainment (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

The Bone Shard Daughter begins with a spark of intrigue that ignites into a thrilling adventure you cannot miss-with a unique (and painful!) magic system to boot.

Hafsah Faizal

The twisting turns of political negotiations, the desperation of each character to do what’s right, and the carefully written world building come together to power this compelling and suspenseful fantasy.... Stewart’s elegant planning and unspooling revelations will keep readers hooked from the first page, and fans will be impatient for the next and final volume in the trilogy.

Booklist on The Bone Shard Emperor

A fascinating world with characters who have deep foundations, and who will quickly capture readers' hearts ... Stewart's debut is sharp and compelling. It will hook readers in and make them fiercely anticipate the rest of the series.

Booklist on The Bone Shard Daughter

There's a bold, ambitious imagination at work here - and this is a world you'll want to linger in.

M. R. Carey

The Bone Shard Daughter is epic fantasy at its most human and heartfelt, concerned with the real lives caught in the gears of empire and rebellion. Inventive, adventurous, and wonderfully written.

Alix E. Harrow

The Bone Shard Daughter is one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. With stunningly intricate world-building that leaps off the page and characters who are so vibrant that you wish they were real, it grabs you by the heart and the throat from the first pages and doesn't let go until long after it's over. This book is truly special.

New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas on The Bone Shard Daughter

★ 03/01/2023

The Phoenix Empire is on the precipice of falling, and Lin Sukai knows that her decisions as Emperor will make or break the Sukai dynasty. She is taxed on several fronts: the Shardless Few continue their attacks, while her governors have their own treasonous agendas. Ragan, the Alanga who seeks revenge for Lin's father's choices, has paired with the construct Nisong, and Lin's death is their only acceptable end. When the legend of seven swords is found to be real, all move to gather the mythical weapons, for the one who holds them also holds the power to rule. Lin must learn much more about the history of the Alanga, the islands, and her father—and then decide if legacy is more important than peace. The multiple points of view give readers a deep understanding of the different characters as they are given their moments to reflect and grow, and the action is dramatic and impactful. VERDICT Stewart's final book in "The Drowning Empire" trilogy (following The Bone Shard Emperor) is an epic and emotional end to the series.—Kristi Chadwick

Library Journal