Splinter & Ash #2: City of Secrets

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The second book inNew York Timesbestselling author Marieke Nijkamps immersive medieval fantasy trilogy! A shadowy conspiracy threatens the city, and two determined misfits must uncover the secret plotand reveal their own secretsin order to save everyone. For fans of B. B. Alston, Soman Chainani, and Tamora Pierce.

Its only been a few months since Princess Adelisa, who goes by Ash, returned to the city of Kestrels Haven after her abduction by the treasonous group of nobles called the Larks. Ashs best friend, Splinter, is slowly advancing in her squire training and feeling more protective of Ash than ever.

But Splinter and Ashs work is not nearly done. Anyone could be a Lark, and it seems that everyone is hiding a secret. When the queens spies learn that the Larks plan to disrupt the citys Harvest Festival, Splinter and Ash are determined to do their part to stop it. Theyll face traitors, assassins, and a ticking clock to prevent everything from going up in flames.

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Marieke Nijkamp (she/they) is the author of Splinter & Ash; Ink Girls, a middle grade graphic novel illustrated by Sylvia Bi; as well as several books for young adults, which include #1 New York Times bestsellers, a critically acclaimed anthology, graphic novels, and comics. She studied philosophy and medieval history, and when she isn't writing, she loves to garden, roll dice, and daydream. Marieke Nijkamp lives and writes in Small Town, the Netherlands.