Burning Glass

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Red Queen meets Shadow and Bone in this #1 New York Times bestselling debut about a girl forced to use her gift for sensingand absorbingother peoples feelings to protect the empire from assassins.

Steeped in intrigue and betrayal, Burning Glass captivates with heartrending romance, dangerous magic, and one girls quest for redemption.

In Riaznin, its considered an honor for Auraseers like Sonyagirls with a rare form of synesthesiato serve as the emperors personal protector, constantly scanning for feelings of malice and bloodlust in the court. But Sonya would rather be free.

After the queens murder and a tragic accident, Sonya is hauled off to the palace to guard a charming yet volatile new ruler. But Sonyas power is reckless and hard to control. Shes often carried away by the intense passion of others.

And when a growing rebellion forces Sonya to side with either the emperor who trusts her or his mysterious brother, the crown prince, Sonya realizes she may be the key to saving the empireor its greatest threat.

Reviews

"Filled with mystery and intrigue, betrayal and passion, Purdie's political debut will sweep readers away to a world that is not that different from their own." -- School Library Journal

"Dark, intricate and utterly immersive, Burning Glass will take you on a journey you'll never forget. Heart-pounding action meets deadly intrigue and aching romance, drawing you deep inside a story full of complex questions." -- Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling co-author of the award-winning These Broken Stars, This Shattered World and Illuminae.

"Richly imagined, compelling, and darkly romantic, this book will leave you begging for more!" -- Sara B. Larson, author of the Defy trilogy

"I feel like BURNING GLASS has catered to all of my YA book needs: Russian-flavored fantasy, a neat but not overly complicated magic system, a flawed but wonderful heroine, and the only kind of love triangle I can enjoy (one involving competing brothers!)" -- Allison Senecal, Old Firehouse Books

Author Bio

Kathryn Purdie is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Burning Glass series. She lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and three children. Kathryn is a trained classical actress who studied at the Oxford School of Drama. She also writes songs on her guitar for each of her stories and shares them on her website. www.kathrynpurdie.com