An enthralling, epic fantasy about a world on the brink of war with dragons - and the women who must lead the fight to save it. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction – but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic. Across the dark sea, Tané has trained to be a dragonrider since she was a child, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel. Meanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.
About The Roots of Chaos Series
Beginning with The Priory of the Orange Tree, this epic feminist fantasy reimagines dragon lore through a world divided by fear, religion, and prophecy. The standalone prequel, A Day of Fallen Night, further explores the mythology and history of this richly imagined universe. With powerful women at its center, political intrigue, and ancient evils, Roots of Chaos is a sweeping saga of resistance, love, and legacy. The series is celebrated for its diversity, complex characters, and lush storytelling.
About Samantha Shannon
A British author known for her epic fantasy series, The Bone Season, and her standalone novel, The Priory of the Orange Tree. Shannon's work features richly imagined worlds, intricate political systems, and strong female characters, often exploring themes of power, rebellion, and mythology. Her immersive storytelling and detailed world-building have established her as a prominent voice in contemporary fantasy.
Other Books by Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season
Series: The Bone Season (#1)
In a dystopian future London, clairvoyants are outlawed and hunted. Paige Mahoney, a powerful dreamwalker, works in the criminal underworld using her rare abilities. When she’s captured and taken to a secret prison controlled by an alien race known as the Rephaim, Paige must navigate a brutal new reality. As she uncovers the truth behind the Rephaim’s rule, she’s forced to choose between submission and rebellion. The Bone Season launches a complex, high-stakes fantasy series blending supernatural powers, political intrigue, and resistance. It’s an immersive, genre-bending story of survival and uprising.
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