King by Ellen Oh, founder of #WeNeedDiverseBooks, will be loved by fans of such fantasy and action/adventure book as Kristin Cashore's Graceling, Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels, and Marie Lu's Legend series.
This thrilling and romantic conclusion to the Prophecy series brings Kira her final quest. Girl warrior, demon slayer, tiger spirit of the yellow eyes--Kira is one captivating heroine. Author Marie Lu raved, "After finishing my journey with Kira, all I wanted was more!" Here is the much-anticipated final installment in the Prophecy series!
Kira, once an outcast in her home village of Hansong, is now the only one with the power to save her kingdom. All eyes are on her. Kira braves a sea of tigers and battles armies of demons as she learns to trust herself, the romantic feelings for Jaewon that are growing within her, and the destiny that must be hers.
But with a kidnapped prince to save and a powerful dragon in her way, can she truly fulfill her destiny?
- Strong Female Protagonist: Meet Kira--girl warrior, demon slayer, and the tiger spirit prophesied to save the Seven Kingdoms.
- A World of Korean Mythology: Journey through a land filled with powerful dragons, cunning kumiho, fierce dokkaebi, and ancient shamanic magic.
- The Chosen One: As the Dragon Musado, Kira is the only one who can find the lost treasures and defeat the Demon Lord, but the weight of prophecy is a heavy burden to bear.
- High-Stakes Adventure: With a kidnapped prince to rescue and only ten days to reach a temple of hostile monks, Kira is in a race against time where one wrong move could mean the end of everything.
About the Author :
Ellen Oh is the cofounder of We Need Diverse Books and author of the award-winning Spirit Hunters series for middle grade readers and the Prophecy trilogy (Prophecy, Warrior, and King) for young adults. Originally from New York City, Ellen is a former adjunct college instructor and lawyer with an insatiable curiosity for ancient Asian history. Ellen lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with her husband and three children and has yet to satisfy her quest for a decent bagel. You can visit her online at ellenoh.com.
Review :
"Fans of Kristin Cashore's Graceling will be drawn to the despised warrior princess; fans of Cindy Pon's Silver Phoenix will love the setting." - Kirkus Reviews
"What an adventure! I fell in love with the lush, richly woven world of Prophecy. Kira is truly a force to be reckoned with. When I finished my journey with her, all I wanted was more. Spectacular!" - Marie Lu, New York Times best-selling author of the Legend trilogy
Strong and fully realized. An attractive historical fantasy with appeal that crosses gender lines. - ALA Booklist
