The Shadow Prince
Stacey O’Neale
(Mortal Enchantment #0.5)
Publication date: March 25th 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Prequel novella to the award-winning YA fantasy series Mortal Enchantment. Discover a world of elemental powers, courage, duty, sacrifice, forbidden romance and a war for the very elements of life.
Sixteen-year-old Rowan is an elemental prince. Banished to the mortal world, he doubts he will ever return to Avalon and claim the fire court throne. Until he receives a challenge from his estranged mother. If he slays Kalin, the half-human, half-elemental, princess of the air court, she will abdicate her throne. Is he capable of completing such a heinous task? And what price will he pay if he refuses?
Perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas.
“Filled with betrayal and intrigue, The Shadow Prince is a dark and twisty novella from an exciting new author!” Katee Robert, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
—
The Shadow Prince is part of the
Mortal Enchantment box set
OUT NOW!
Mortal Enchantment box set
OUT NOW!
Excerpt
“Traitor.” A fire ignited in her hands. As the blaze raced up her arms, the hounds roared with excitement. “You don’t deserve to carry the name of our house.” She pointed her finger at me with venom in her tone. “From this moment forward, you are nameless. You will only be known as the shadow prince.”
Her words seared a hole into my chest. In all my life, I had never felt as alone as I did at this moment. But in my heart, I knew I was making the right choice. Someday, I would return to the fire court and reclaim what was mine. I would restore my name, title, and reputation. For now, preventing this war took precedence. “I formally abdicate my throne to Liana. With her in power, the crown shall remain with the House of Djin.”
“You’ll never set foot in the fire territory again!” Liana shouted.
I didn’t respond as I headed for the exit—there was nothing left to say. The crowd booed as I passed. Some tried to push and shove me, while others threw broken pieces of crystal. Through it all, I remained focused on my mission. It was time to cast aside the childish prince and become the stone-hearted warrior. I would be the monster they feared—the slayer in the night.
I am the shadow prince.
Her words seared a hole into my chest. In all my life, I had never felt as alone as I did at this moment. But in my heart, I knew I was making the right choice. Someday, I would return to the fire court and reclaim what was mine. I would restore my name, title, and reputation. For now, preventing this war took precedence. “I formally abdicate my throne to Liana. With her in power, the crown shall remain with the House of Djin.”
“You’ll never set foot in the fire territory again!” Liana shouted.
I didn’t respond as I headed for the exit—there was nothing left to say. The crowd booed as I passed. Some tried to push and shove me, while others threw broken pieces of crystal. Through it all, I remained focused on my mission. It was time to cast aside the childish prince and become the stone-hearted warrior. I would be the monster they feared—the slayer in the night.
I am the shadow prince.
Author Bio:
Award-winning author, Stacey O’Neale, lives in Annapolis, Maryland. When she’s not writing, she spends her time fangirling over books, blogging, watching fantasy television shows, cheering for the Baltimore Ravens, and hanging out with her husband and daughter.
Her career in publishing started as a blogger-turned-publicist for two successful small publishers. Stacey writes young adult fantasy and adult science fiction romance. Her books always include swoon-worthy heroes, snarky heroines, and lots of kissing.
Sounds like a good book.
ReplyDelete