'Dust' was a refreshing read for me because I don't 'normally' read pure epic style fantasy (aside from my recent dalliance with the 'Game of Thrones' series, so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect - what I got was a really captivating escape into a world I could completely believe in. I'm no expert in fantasy genre, but I get the sense that this is going to appeal to a much wider audience; there are elements of dark fairytale, quest and also paranormal romance but without the paranormal - LOL.
It's a great opening to a whole new genre, and after reading 'Dust' I am going to be far more adventurous in my choices.
Sarah's storytelling is also delightful. The narrative flows easily, and her world and character building are really skilled. I highly recommend this novel, and I am really looking forward to reading more of Sarah's YA focused books.
It's out TODAY on launch promo price for just $2.99 (a positive bargain for a rainy weekend read)
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"I was once the type of person
who was impressed by starlight; the type of person who would dance beneath
glass ceilings and let the world swim in its loveliness. The sky reminds me of
the parties we used to throw – parties like the one last night. The memories
bring back the trill of harps and endless ripples of satisfied laughter. Now,
though, when I try to recall what I felt, all I hear is screaming.”
In a world ravaged by war and oppressive
forces of evil, a princess must fight to claim her bloodright and save her
people.
When the princess, Alondra falls for the
beautiful, blue eyes of a hooded stranger, it awakens in her a taste for
freedom and an escape from her duty.
But her parents have other plans; they have
a Kingdom to protect and Alondra must marry to ensure the peace between
nations. Only what happens when your parents choose a cold-hearted assassin as
your betrothed?
As lies, illusions and long hidden
vendettas surface, the princess has to confront a very secret history. One that
makes her realize that she not only risks losing her liberty, but of everything
she has known and loved.
AUTHOR
BIOGRAPHY.
Sarah Daltry is a varied author, known best for the contemporary New
Adult series, ‘Flowering’, a six-title series that explores the complexities of
relationships, including how we survive the damage from our pasts with the
support of those who love us.
As a former English teacher and YA librarian, Sarah has always loved
Young Adult literature and 'Dust', an epic fantasy novel where romance blends
with the blood and grit of war, is her second official foray into YA, following
the gamer geek romantic comedy, 'Backward Compatible'. Most of Sarah's work is
about teens and college students, as it's what she knows well.
Sarah’s passion in life is writing; weaving tales of magic and beauty.
The modern and vast social networking world is an alternative universe that she
makes infrequent trips too, but when she does, readers will find her attentive,
friendly and happy to discuss the magic of stories and reading. Stop by
and say hi @SarahDaltry.
Sarah has moved back and forth between independent and traditional
publishing. Her first novel, 'Bitter Fruits', is with Escape, an imprint of
Harlequin Australia, and she signed with Little Bird Publishing in the spring
of 2014.
Publisher: Little Bird Publishing http://www.thelittlebirdbookstore.com
Author’s website: http://sarahdaltry.com
Author’s Twitter handle: @SarahDaltry
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