Unfortunately it’s not that easy to overturn society’s prejudices, but Shyla stubbornly persisted in her efforts to make a life on her terms. The easiest thing to do would’ve been to remain at the monastery where she was raised and enjoy the peace and quiet with the monks, but she refused to hide away in shame and pursued her dreams instead, determined to prove herself and make people see her value. I found Shyla so inspiring, she faced a tremendous amount of hardship in this book and while she would grumble or despair for a few moments, she never let any obstacle get the better of her. Our protagonist Shyla is constantly harassed and discriminated against because of her blonde hair (viewed as a sign of the Goddess’s disfavor), but refuses to let her culture’s narrow-minded beliefs keep her down. And now here is the start of a brand new fantasy series filled with intricate world-building, non-stop action and a refreshingly unique premise! I’m in awe of authors who can swap genres effortlessly like this. Snyder was a sci-fi romp starting a new series set in the future where humanity has migrated out into the stars and is uncovering the meaning behind alien artifacts.
A quest that will unearth secrets even more valuable than The Eyes of Tamburah themselves… Forced to flee, with the Prince’s soldiers and the Priestess’ deacons on her trail, Shyla must recover the jewels and clear her name. These ancient objects can tip the balance of power and give whoever possesses them complete control of the city.īut chaos erupts when The Eyes are stolen soon after they’re found – and Shyla is blamed for the theft. Her quiet life is about to change when Banqui, an archaeologist, enlists her services to find The Eyes of Tamburah: legendary gemstones that bestows great magic to its wielder. Even though Shyla is sun-kissed – an outcast, considered cursed by the Sun Goddess – she is still renowned for uncovering innumerable archaic facts, lost artefacts, ancient maps, and obscure historical documents. Shyla is a researcher who resides in the underground desert city of Zirdai, which is ruled by the wealthy Water Prince and brutal Heliacal Priestess. New York Times bestselling author Maria Snyder begins an action-packed new fantasy series. Treasure hunting has never been more dangerous… Tomb Raider meets Poison Study! Publication Details: by HQ Young Adult (subsidiary of Harper Collins) on June 17th, 2019
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