'Debut author Rutherford's saga begins with the promise of originality, with intriguing kingdoms and worthy heroines. Books in the Crown of Coral and Pearl duology: Crown of Coral and Pearl Kingdom of Sea and Stone To save her people, Nor must learn to negotiate the treacherous protocols of a court where lies reign and obsession rules.but discovering her own formidable strength may cost her everything she loves. And as she grows closer to Ceren's brother, Prince Talin, Nor learns of a failing royal bloodline, a murdered queen.and a plot to destroy her village. She soon discovers her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home. Then Zadie is injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. Nor once dreamed of seeing the mysterious mountain kingdom for herself, but after a childhood accident left her with a scar, she knew her twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the crown prince. For generations, the crown princes of Ilara have married the most beautiful maidens from the ocean village of Varenia. There are forces within the world more mysterious than any of them ever guessed-and they'll need to stay alive long enough to conquer them.'A fabulous interweaving of fantasy, politics, and sisterhood-this unusual, tense tale will have you on the edge of your seat!'-#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce Red Queen meets House of Salt and Sorrow in Mara Rutherford's debut YA fantasy Crown of Coral and Pearl, which follows a young woman from a village on the sea who must impersonate her twin on land to save everyone she loves from a tyrannical prince. As an old enemy resurfaces more powerful than ever, Nor will have to keep the kingdom from falling apart with the help of Prince Talin and Nor's twin sister, Zadie. But when her wish comes true, she soon finds herself cast out from both worlds, with a war on the horizon.

Ever since Nor was forced to go to a nearby kingdom in her sister's place, she's wanted nothing more than to return to the place and people she loves. Read more Coral and Pearl The Cruel Prince meets Ash Princess in this thrilling fantasy, the much-anticipated sequel to Crown of Coral and Pearl. 'A fabulous interweaving of fantasy, politics, and sisterhood – this unusual, tense tale will have you on the edge of your seat!' –#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Crown of. Perfect for fans of Roshani Chokshi, Laura Sebastian, and Sarah Tolcser. The highly anticipated sequel to Mara Rutherfords stunning YA fantasy debut, Crown of Coral and Pearl, in which a young woman from a village on the sea must impersonate her twin on land to save everyone she loves from a tyrannical prince. Description for Kingdom of Sea and Stone (Crown of Coral and Pearl Series, 2) Hardcover.

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