{"product_id":"of-fire-and-stars-9780062433268","title":"Of Fire and Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn atmospheric and romantic debut fantasy perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eAsh\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Winner's Curse\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile kingdoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity for fire--a dangerous gift for the future queen of a land where magic is forbidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow Denna has to learn the ways of her new kingdom while trying to hide her growing magic. To make matters worse, she must learn to ride Mynaria's formidable warhorses before her coronation--and her teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and unconventional Princess Amaranthine, sister of her betrothed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. As the two work together, they discover there is more to one another than they thought--and soon their friendship is threatening to blossom into something more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut with dangerous conflict brewing that makes the alliance more important than ever, acting on their feelings could be deadly. Forced to choose between their duty and their hearts, Mare and Denna must find a way to save their kingdoms--and each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus don't miss the sequel: \u003cem\u003eOf Ice and Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoulthurst, Audrey:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAudrey Coulthurst writes YA books that tend to involve magic, horses, and kissing the wrong people. When she's not dreaming up new stories, she can usually be found painting, singing, or on the back of a horse. Audrey has a master's degree in writing from Portland State University. She lives in Santa Monica, California. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eInkmistress\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOf Fire and Stars\u003c\/em\u003e, which was named a \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/em\u003eFlying Start. Visit her online at www.audreycoulthurst.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balzer \u0026 Bray\/Harperteen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613688369426,"sku":"9780062433268","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_901bc5c7-7c1a-4a9d-bd90-ff60d5cbd6ab.jpg?v=1732414218","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/of-fire-and-stars-9780062433268","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}