A new fantasy masterpiece from Garth Nix, bestselling author of the Old Kingdom series.
More than a century has passed since Liliath crept into the empty sarcophagus of Saint Marguerite, fleeing the Fall of Ystara. But she emerges from her magical sleep still beautiful, looking no more than nineteen, and once again renews her single-minded quest to be united with her lover, Palleniel, the archangel of Ystara.
It's a seemingly impossible quest, but Liliath is one of the greatest practitioners of angelic magic to have ever lived, summoning angels and forcing them to do her bidding. Four young people hold her interest: Simeon, a studious doctor-in-training; Henri, a dedicated fortune hunter; Agnez, a glory-seeking musketeer; and Dorotea, icon-maker and scholar of angelic magic.
The four feel a strange kinship from the moment they meet but do not suspect their importance. And none of them know just how Liliath plans to use them, as mere pawns in her plan, no matter the cost to everyone else . . .
Fans of Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, and Leigh Bardugo will fall in love with Angel Mage , a feminist fantasy that takes place in an alternate European world ruled by fearsome magic and deadly passions.
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Review
Nixs complex system of angelic magic, and the toll it takes, is fascinating, and he weaves an exciting adventure full of intrigue and action while portraying women in power in a refreshingly casual way. An original and gripping adventure. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) )
The vivid characters. . .jump off the pages.Their growing relationships steal the show. But there are plenty of embellishments that enhance the more personal aspects of the story.And kudos to fantasy stalwart Nix for a story with gender and racial equality. (Booklist (starred review) )
Praise for Goldenhand: A masterfully spun tale well worth the years long wait.
(Kirkus Reviews (starred review) )
Fans will cheer this latest volume- tightly paced with a satisfying resolution, capable and relatable female characters, plenty of action, and reappearances by beloved characters-and fervently hope for more to come.
(Horn Book Magazine)
Nix has included strong female characters and a no-nonsense approach to sexuality.Recommended for high school libraries and for readers looking for fantasy with a historical literary flair. (School Library Journal)
There is no joy like returning to the Old Kingdom. Once again, Nix sets the standard for fantasy, bringing us a tale full of old friends and new enemies, gruesome monsters, and heroines of wit, will, and imagination.
(Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and The Grisha Trilogy)
Goldenhand reaffirms why Nix is a master of the genre: his exquisitely detailed world-building is unparalleled, and his characters are so tremendously alive and compelling that.
(Sarah J. Maas, author of the best-selling Throne of Glass series)
Garth Nix is one of the best worldbuilders in fantasy, and this book is merely further proof. I love the Old Kingdom series, and Goldenhand is an excellent continuation, packed with the excitement and passion of a storytelling virtuoso at the height of his abilities. (Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn trilogy, Warbreaker, The Alloy of Law, The Way of Kings, Rithmatist, and Steelheart.
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Praise for the Old Kingdom series: Praise for Clariel: Between striking characters-from the heroic if not entirely competent young Abhorsen-in-Waiting, Belatiel, to the enigmatic, catlike Mogget-and Nixs brilliantly complex magic system, this superb tale is exactly the book fans of the series have been awaiting.
(Publishers Weekly (starred review) )
Themes of freedom and destiny underpin Clariels harrowing, bittersweet story, and readers will delight in the telling (and in fan favorite Moggets return).
(Booklist (starred review) )
From the Back Cover
More than a century has passed since Liliath crept into the empty sarcophagus of Saint Marguerite, fleeing the Fall of Ystara. But she emerges from her magical sleep still beautiful, looking no more than nineteen, and once again renews her single-minded quest to be united with her lover, Palleniel, the archangel of Ystara.
A seemingly impossible quest, but Liliath is one of the greatest practitioners of angelic magic to have ever lived, summoning angels and forcing them to do her bidding.
Liliath knew that most of the inhabitants of Ystara died from the Ash Blood plague or were transformed into beastlings, and she herself led the survivors who fled into neighboring Sarance. Now she learns that angels shun the Ystarans descendants. If they are touched by angelic magic, the descendants blood turns to ash. They are known as Refusers, and can only live the most lowly lives.
But Liliath cares nothing for the descendants of her people. Four young Sarancians hold her interest: Simeon, a studious doctor-in-training; Henri, a dedicated fortune hunter; Agnez, an adventurous musketeer cadet; and Dorotea, an icon-maker and scholar of angelic magic.
The four feel a strange kinship from the moment they meet, but do not know why, or suspect their importance. All become pawns in Liliaths grand scheme to fulfill her destiny and be united with the love of her life. No matter the cost to everyone else. . . .
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