'Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric' Genevieve Cogman on The Tethered Mage
Across the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion of Raverra can begin, all seventeen Witch Lords must gather to agree a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this conclave might be her only chance to stifle the growing flames of war.
Amalia and her warlock Zaira must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have to avert the coming conflict. If they fail, it will all come down to swords and fire.
The Defiant Heir continues the spellbinding tale of courtly intrigue and dangerous magic that began with *The Tethered Mage.*
Praise for The Tethered Mage:
I raced through this exquisite debut in three days and adored it' - Fantasy Book Review
'Absolutely recommended and on my shortlist for favorite books so far in 2017' - Book Smugglers
'A brilliant novel' - The Eloquent Page
'Fantastically readable, incredibly addictive and intelligently plotted . . . I loved it' - Liz Loves Books
'If you like fantasy, you'll love this book' - The Tattooed Book Geek
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Review
"The Tethered Mage is a riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!"―Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood, on The Tethered Mage**
"Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. (I overstayed my lunch break in order to finish it.) I would love to read more set in this world."
―Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library, on The Tethered Mage**
"Intricate and enticing as silk brocade. Caruso's heroine is a strong, intelligent young woman in a beguiling, beautifully evoked Renaissance world of high politics, courtly intrigue, love and loyalty - and fire warlocks."―Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives, on The Tethered Mage**
"Engaging and entertaining with intrigue, a good pace, and strong characters. Zaira and Amalia are bright, bold heroes in a smartly constructed world."―James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost, on The Tethered Mage**
"One of the best first novels in a brand new high fantasy series that I've read in ages.... If you're hungry for a new fantasy series with awesome, nuanced characters, powerful worldbuilding, and solid writing - look no further. The Tethered Mage is the book you need right now. Absolutely recommended."―*Book Smugglers on *The Tethered Mage**
"Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attention excited about what Caruso will write next."
―*BookPage on *The Tethered Mage**
"An enchanting voice and an original world you won't want to leave."― RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins, on The Tethered Mage**
"A rich world, political intrigue, and action that keeps you turning pages--The Tethered Mage is classic fantasy with a fresh voice."― Jeff Wheeler, author of The Queen's Poisoner, on The Tethered Mage**
"The Tethered Mage is the best kind of fantasy: intricate world-building, the most intriguing of court intrigues, and a twisty plot. But while readers might pick it up for those elements, they'll stay for the engaging characters and the unlikely friendships at the story's heart."―Rosalyn Eves, author of Blood Rose Rebellion, on The Tethered Mage**
"It's a pleasure to journey with shy and slightly awkward Amalia as she puts her scholarship in magic and puzzle-solving skills to good use.... Charming."―*Kirkus on *The Tethered Mage**
About the Author
Melissa Caruso graduated with honors in Creative Writing from Brown University and holds an MFA in Fiction from University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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'Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric' Genevieve Cogman on The Tethered Mage
Across the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion of Raverra can begin, all seventeen Witch Lords must gather to agree a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this conclave might be her only chance to stifle the growing flames of war.
Amalia and her warlock Zaira must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have to avert the coming conflict. If they fail, it will all come down to swords and fire.
The Defiant Heir continues the spellbinding tale of courtly intrigue and dangerous magic that began with *The Tethered Mage.*
Praise for The Tethered Mage:
I raced through this exquisite debut in three days and adored it' - Fantasy Book Review
'Absolutely recommended and on my shortlist for favorite books so far in 2017' - Book Smugglers
'A brilliant novel' - The Eloquent Page
'Fantastically readable, incredibly addictive and intelligently plotted . . . I loved it' - Liz Loves Books
'If you like fantasy, you'll love this book' - The Tattooed Book Geek
**
Review
"The Tethered Mage is a riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!"―Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood, on The Tethered Mage**
"Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. (I overstayed my lunch break in order to finish it.) I would love to read more set in this world."
―Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library, on The Tethered Mage**
"Intricate and enticing as silk brocade. Caruso's heroine is a strong, intelligent young woman in a beguiling, beautifully evoked Renaissance world of high politics, courtly intrigue, love and loyalty - and fire warlocks."―Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives, on The Tethered Mage**
"Engaging and entertaining with intrigue, a good pace, and strong characters. Zaira and Amalia are bright, bold heroes in a smartly constructed world."―James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost, on The Tethered Mage**
"One of the best first novels in a brand new high fantasy series that I've read in ages.... If you're hungry for a new fantasy series with awesome, nuanced characters, powerful worldbuilding, and solid writing - look no further. The Tethered Mage is the book you need right now. Absolutely recommended."―*Book Smugglers on *The Tethered Mage**
"Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attention excited about what Caruso will write next."
―*BookPage on *The Tethered Mage**
"An enchanting voice and an original world you won't want to leave."― RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins, on The Tethered Mage**
"A rich world, political intrigue, and action that keeps you turning pages--The Tethered Mage is classic fantasy with a fresh voice."― Jeff Wheeler, author of The Queen's Poisoner, on The Tethered Mage**
"The Tethered Mage is the best kind of fantasy: intricate world-building, the most intriguing of court intrigues, and a twisty plot. But while readers might pick it up for those elements, they'll stay for the engaging characters and the unlikely friendships at the story's heart."―Rosalyn Eves, author of Blood Rose Rebellion, on The Tethered Mage**
"It's a pleasure to journey with shy and slightly awkward Amalia as she puts her scholarship in magic and puzzle-solving skills to good use.... Charming."―*Kirkus on *The Tethered Mage**
About the Author
Melissa Caruso graduated with honors in Creative Writing from Brown University and holds an MFA in Fiction from University of Massachusetts Amherst.