Crown of Feathers -- Nicki Pau Preto, Hardcover

An Ember in the Ashes meets Three Dark Crowns in this lush debut fantasy novel about a girl who disguises herself as a boy to join a secret group of warriors that ride phoenixes into battle.

I had a sister, once...

In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders--legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire--until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart.

I promised her the throne would not come between us.

Sixteen years later, Veronyka is a war orphan who dreams of becoming a Phoenix Rider from the stories of old. After a shocking betrayal from her controlling sister, Veronyka strikes out alone to find the Riders--even if that means disguising herself as a boy to join their ranks.

But it is a fact of life that one must kill or be killed. Rule or be ruled.

Just as Veronyka finally feels like she belongs, her sister turns up and reveals a tangled web of lies between them that will change everything. And meanwhile, the new empire has learned of the Riders' return and intends to destroy them once and for all.

Sometimes the title of queen is given. Sometimes it must be taken.

Crown of Feathers is an epic fantasy about love's incredible power to save--or to destroy. Interspersed throughout is the story of Avalkyra Ashfire, the last Rider queen, who would rather see her empire burn than fall into her sister's hands.

Author: Nicki Pau Preto
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: 02/12/2019
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9781534424623
Age Range: 14-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.1
Point Value: 26
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 507232 / Crown of Feathers


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2018 pg. 62
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2018
School Library Journal 12/01/2018 pg. 79
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2019
Publishers Weekly 01/14/2019