{"product_id":"kingdom-of-ash-and-briars-9780823436514","title":"Kingdom of Ash and Briars","description":"By: Hannah West   | Series: The Nissera Chronicles \u003chr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to Nissera, land of three kingdoms and home to spectacular magic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bristal, a sixteen-year-old kitchen maid, finds herself in a gritty  fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she has magic in her blood.  She's descended from an ancient line of immortal sorcerers called  elicromancers—a race that has all but died out in her world,  but only  two remain in Nissera after a bloody civil war. Bristal joins their  ranks without knowing that one of them has a dark secret . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tamarice is plotting a quest to overthrow the realm's nobility and take  charge herself. Together, Bristal and Brack must guard the three  kingdoms of Nissera against Tamarice's black elicromancy. There are  princesses to protect, royal alliances to forge, and fierce monsters to  battle—all with the hope of preserving peace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With clever homages to \u003ci\u003eCinderella,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSleeping Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e,  and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, Hannah West makes a fast-paced,  exciting, and wholly original debut. The Nissera Chronicles begin here  and continue with \u003ci\u003eFields of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, a short story set against the events of \u003ci\u003eKingdom of Ash and Briars\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRealm of Ruins\u003c\/i\u003e, a gripping companion novel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe paperback edition includes the short story \u003ci\u003eFields of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, an illustrated map of Nissera, and a dazzling metallic foil cover. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"One of the best books I've ever read.\"—C.J. Redwine, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Queen\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A world both terrifying and wonderful.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"US - Hardback","offer_id":46114629353699,"sku":"DTRCWUS-9780823436514","price":112.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US - Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46114743386339,"sku":"DTRCWUS-9780823440054","price":64.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1778\/4925\/files\/9780823436514.jpg?v=1742622753","url":"https:\/\/buybookbook.com\/zh\/products\/kingdom-of-ash-and-briars-9780823436514","provider":"買書書 BuyBookBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}