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Jay Kristoff
Thomas Dunne Books
336 pp.
Young Adult
Release Date: 9/18/12
The first in an epic new fantasy series, introducing an unforgettable new heroine and a stunningly original dystopian steampunk world with a flavor of feudal Japan.
A DYING LAND
The Shima Imperium verges on the brink of environmental collapse; an island nation once rich in tradition and myth, now decimated by clockwork industrialization and the machine-worshipers of the Lotus Guild. The skies are red as blood, the land is choked with toxic pollution, and the great spirit animals that once roamed its wilds have departed forever.
AN IMPOSSIBLE QUEST
The hunters of Shima's imperial court are charged by their Shōgun to capture a thunder tiger – a legendary creature, half-eagle, half-tiger. But any fool knows the beasts have been extinct for more than a century, and the price of failing the Shōgun is death.
A HIDDEN GIFT
Yukiko is a child of the Fox clan, possessed of a talent that if discovered, would see her executed by the Lotus Guild. Accompanying her father on the Shōgun’s hunt, she finds herself stranded: a young woman alone in Shima’s last wilderness, with only a furious, crippled thunder tiger for company. Even though she can hear his thoughts, even though she saved his life, all she knows for certain is he’d rather see her dead than help her.
But together, the pair will form an indomitable friendship, and rise to challenge the might of an empire.
Read an excerpt from STORMDANCER HERE! Also, be sure to check out the book trailer and giveaway details below. For more info on the book tour, go HERE.
Read an excerpt from STORMDANCER HERE! Also, be sure to check out the book trailer and giveaway details below. For more info on the book tour, go HERE.
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
Jay has graciously provided a copy of STORMDANCER to one lucky reader! To enter the giveaway, please complete the rafflecopter below.
This giveaway will end on October 5th!
A sword. Katana or Claymore.
ReplyDeleteA longbow would be a good one to have. I'll take one of those.
ReplyDeleteHmm...the sword or crossbow. :D
ReplyDeleteI would love how to use a crossbow, but not much of a sword or katana, but i really would love to use Sai Sword. They are very cool.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!:)
A sword or possibly a bow
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a katana or sword!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Leanne
Stilettos. Seeing as I am small and female and largely untrained, my biggest asset would be the element of surprise. You could hide those sharp little suckers anywhere.
ReplyDeletesomething that I've never thought about, I guess it would have to be a sword
ReplyDeleteA sword, always a sword!
ReplyDeleteI would want either a sword, or a re-curved bow like the Greeks used.
ReplyDeleteSword or a bow. Daggers are good too though :)
ReplyDeletedefinitely a sword :)
ReplyDeleteMy fists!!!! XD
ReplyDeleteI would go with a crossbow. julierupert@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would want a staff.
ReplyDeleteI would choose a sword.
ReplyDeleteProbably a scythe... they look pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteTough choice between using Sais or Japanese war fans for that extra measure of stealth! :)
ReplyDeleteIf I was an ancient warrior I would like a bow and arrow and a sling shot. These were my favorites as a child.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have some ninja stars...just to keep as far as my target as possible.
ReplyDeleteLilian @ A Novel Toybox
Bow and Arrow.
ReplyDeleteKatana. It sounds cool. :D
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