The Heart Forger

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In The Bone Witch, Tea mastered resurrection―now she’s after revenge.

No one knows death like Tea. A bone witch who can resurrect the dead, she has the power to take life … and return it. And she is done with her self-imposed exile. Her heart is set on vengeance, and she now possesses all she needs to command the mighty daeva. With the help of these terrifying beasts, she can finally enact revenge against the royals who wronged her―and took the life of her one true love.

But there are those who plot against her, those who would use Tea’s dark power for their own nefarious ends. Because you can’t kill someone who can never die …

War is brewing among the kingdoms, and when dark magic is at play, no one is safe.

Critics Review

u201cThis sequel is even better than the first book and impeccably narrated bynEmily Woo Zeller and Will Damron.u201d

BookRiot

u201cAn engrossing tale youu2019ll find hard to put down.u201d

BuzzFeed

u201cSet in a world as immersive as it is dauntingu2026Buildings, clothing, and conversations come across with elegance; it is alluring to gaze at the Eight Kingdoms through Teau2019s eyes.u201d

Foreword Reviews (starred review)

u201cRich with world-building descriptionsu2026While there is plenty of action throughout, there is romance toou2026The ending is equally explosive and delightfully romantic, and the conclusion really sets up events for the next title.u201d

RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

u201cChupeco has crafted a glorious world for her twisting, turning plot, rich with magic, exotic beasts, romance, and treachery. The alternating narratives are masterfully designed, drawing readers ever closer to their inevitable convergence. A mesmerizing tale, this sequel is even stronger than its precursor.u201d

Shelf Awareness (starred review)

u201cIn this fantasy world, the women weld the magic. And Tea is one of the most powerful.u201d

BookRiot

u201c[Chupecou2019s] beautifully crafted worldu2026places the reader in the middle of the actionu2026Tea is a wonderfully complex character, who knowingly assumes the mantle of villain.u201d

Booklist (starred review)

u201cReaders will find Chupecou2019s dynamic characters and their interactions with one another refreshing, contributing light and liveliness to a story centered on dark magic and impending war.u201d

Kirkus Reviews

u201cA dark, engaging fantasyu2026This installment takes on a darker tone than the first volume. However, it is still accessible for middle school readers because of its short chapters and fast-paced plot.u201d

School Library Journal

u201cChupecou2019s lush proses ensure that the emotions-cringing horror, nail-biting suspense, swoony passion will all be accounted for. [For] readers who enjoy complex, densely intricate political intrigues.u201d

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

u201cPacked with page-turning intrigue, battle scenes, romance, magic, and detailed world-building, this story will keep readers engaged and hoping for more.u201d

School Library Connection

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