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The Stone Heart

#2 in series

by Faith Erin Hicks
Jordie Bellaire
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The Stone Heart is the second book in the Nameless City trilogy from Faith Erin Hicks.
Kaidu and Rat have only just recovered from the assassination attempt on the General of All Blades when more chaos breaks loose in the Nameless City: deep conflicts within the Dao nation are making it impossible to find a political solution for the disputed territory of the City itself.
To complicate things further, Kaidu is fairly certain he's stumbled on a formula for the lost weapon of the mysterious founders of the City. . . . But sharing it with the Dao military would be a complete betrayal of his friendship with Rat. Can Kai find the right solution before the Dao find themselves at war?

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Nameless City

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 4, 2017

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781250160928
      • File size: 6 KB
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 3.1
    • Lexile® Measure: 380
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 1

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      Starred review from February 15, 2017
      Bloodshed sparks the flames of conflict as Hicks' adventurous fantasy trilogy takes a dark turn following the events of The Nameless City (2016). Inspired by the friendship between Kai, a Dao, and Rat, a Nameless City native, the General of All Blades moves forward with Kai's father's unprecedented plan for a council to give all that city's peoples, natives and conquerors alike, a say in its governance and future. But many Dao, particularly the general's son, Erzi, are unhappy with the idea of yielding control, and Erzi's fear of losing the rule he sees as his birthright turns swiftly to anger...and murder. With the Dao Empire suddenly thrown into chaos and with their lives in danger, Kai, Rat, and Kai's injured father seek refuge among the monks of the Stone Heart. But Erzi's desperate and dangerous ambition is being guided by the enigmatic Mura's quest for vengeance. They want a powerful weapon kept secret by the monks, and they will stop at nothing to take it. Flourishing from the strong worldbuilding and characterization of the first installment, this middle volume of Hicks' epic introduces a few new characters but mostly provides a vital and enthralling closer look at those readers have already met as well as unfurling more of the Chinese-inspired city's past, as colorist Bellaire brings all to stunning emotional life. For all readers fond of the edges of their seats--a penultimate triumph. (author's note) (Graphic fantasy. 12-adult)

      COPYRIGHT(2017) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2017
      Color by Jordie Bellaire. Kai, part of the ruling Dao class, and City native Rat (The Nameless City) continue their unlikely friendship as the Nameless City transitions from uneasy peace to turmoil. Intrigue, assassinations, and enemies (from without and within) make for exciting action, while peaceful moments allow the series additional character development. This second graphic novel's cinematic illustrations feature especially strong coloring and setting-building.

      (Copyright 2017 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.1
  • Lexile® Measure:380
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:1

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