Dawn of Fate and Fire: A Novel

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The stunning conclusion to the duology that began with the internationally bestselling Sun of Blood and Ruin, this Zorro reimagining weaves Mesoamerican mythology and sixteenth-century Mexican history into a swashbuckling historical fantasy filled with magic, intrigue, treachery, and romance.

They call her many things. Witch, Nagual Warrior, lady, Pantera. And after defeating the Obsidian Butterfly, Leonora carries a new title: Godslayer.

Peace in Mexico City is fragile. Rebellion brews in the North, and when the peoples safety is at risk, Pantera must once again become the demure viceregent Leonora to stop a war before it begins. But her friends are scattered, Tezca is gone, and one wrong move could seal her fate. Caution is her ally, for the real Prince of Asturiasher former betrothedhas arrived at court, reigniting rumors that Leonora and Pantera are one.

A greater threat looms in the mountains, where afalse king seeks to summon the god of night using a weapon of untold power. Its up to the Godslayer to confront this enemy. . . and the one growing within her. Only by embracing her divine origins can Leonora triumph over the forces of darknessand maybe even spark a revolution that could change Mexicos fate forever.

But in doing so, she risks losing herself forever.

Reviews

"Lares makes a triumphant debut with a vivid epic set in an alternate 16th-century colonial Mexico... Interweaving history, mythology, romance, and swashbuckling action, this is a surefire hit." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"An action-filled historical fantasy set in an alternate 16th-century Mexico, featuring Mesoamerican mythology and a unique blend of magic and adventure." -- Library Journal

"A bloody, intriguing bildungsroman with a fascinating plunge into the mythology of Mexico's original inhabitants." -- Kirkus Reviews

"[A]n exciting adventure with plenty of swordplay and magic, but is also a beautiful love letter to pre-colonialist Mesoamerican cultures." -- Tor.com

"Weaving together narrative strands of identity, colonialism, indigenous belief and self-determination with swashbuckling adventure, Sun of Blood and Ruin introduces a powerful new voice to the genre." -- Grimdark Magazine

Author Bio

Mariely Lares is the Mexican-American author of Sun of Blood and Ruin. Born in the only hospital of a small town in Southern California--which, fun fact, is also Cher's birthplace--she grew up straddling two worlds, crossing the border almost every day. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, she holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering and lives in San Diego, where she can be found doing all the outdoorsy things, rescuing dogs, and writing her next book.