Spin of Fate
(Sprache: Englisch)
Three teens fight the system in this high-stakes high fantasy YA, the first in an epic trilogy inspired by Indian philosophy that's perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and The Inheritance Cycle!
Aina’s world is governed by Toranic Law—a...
Aina’s world is governed by Toranic Law—a...
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Three teens fight the system in this high-stakes high fantasy YA, the first in an epic trilogy inspired by Indian philosophy that's perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and The Inheritance Cycle!Aina’s world is governed by Toranic Law—a force that segregates people into upper and lower realms based on the weight of their souls. It’s said that if the sinful lower-borns commit themselves to kindness and charity, their souls will lighten and allow them into the peaceful upper realms.
But Aina, one of the few lower-borns to ever ascend, just wants to go back home.
Aina hates the pomp of the upper realms, and she’s desperate to reunite with her mother, hoping she’s survived the beasts and wars of the lower realms alone. After trying, and failing, to weigh down her soul with petty crimes, Aina joins a rebel group bringing aid to the unfortunare—those ignored by the authorities and condemned, from birth, to a life of suffering under the Toranic system. Alongside Aina are two other new recruits: Meizan, a rough fighter hoping to save his clan, and Aranel, a spoiled noble sent by the powers that be as a spy.
Before long, the rebels find themselves in the middle of a brewing war: On one side, a violent king is bent on destroying Toranic Law; on the other, the authorities of the upper realms will do anything to stay on top. Now the young rebels must face both sides head-on if they want to stop a conflict that could break not only Toranic Law—but the universe itself.
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PrologueA Flash of White
A sharp twang pulled Aina from troubled dreams. She staggered to her feet, ignoring the protest of her muscles as she grabbed her bow and slung a quiver across her back. Razor wire hung across the craggy walls like the web of some monstrous spider. One of the trip wires stretched taut. Aina followed its trembling path out of the cave and into the moonless night.
Her mother whittled a thumb-sized stone by the fire, her back rigid as a blade. What are you doing up so early? she barked without looking up from her task.
Aina watched, transfixed, as her mother ran a finger over the stone, caressing away tiny chunks as if they were carved at knifepoint. But her mother had never needed a knife. Not when she could shape the world around her through channeling. The stone figure took on the form of a horned monkey with spines that glinted in the firelight.
Will you give me that once you re done? Aina asked. I want to add it to my collection.
I ll give you a tight slap if you don t go back to sleep. You ll never learn to channel without proper rest.
Something triggered one of my trip wires Aina had barely gotten the words out when her mother sprang to her feet with a curse. I meant a wild animal, Mama. The wire s intact; it would ve snapped under the weight of a human.
Say that part first, idiot girl, her mother scolded before settling back by the fire.
Aina ignored the withering glare cast her way. The trip wires hardly mattered, given that her mother had channeled a protective shield around their hideout. Kaldrav s stupid soldiers would bounce right off it if they approached, alerting her of their presence. And providing her mother s inexhaustible wrath with another target, for a change.
And where the blazes do you think you re going? her mother demanded.
To get us some food. I m starving, Mama. That s why I can t channel properly.
Her mother made to stand again, but Aina placed a hand on her arm. Under
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the threadbare cloak, her mother s arm felt brittle as a twig. Shadows ringed her eyes and wrinkles forked across her weathered skin.
It s probably just a rat, Aina said. Let me handle it. You get some rest for once.
You ve had it from me if you re not back within ten minutes.
Aina nodded with a glance at the wire. It gave a violent tremor and stretched to the verge of snapping.
Larger than a rat.
Aina set off into the skeletal forest, squinting through the gloom. Fourteen years in Malin had given her excellent night vision. But today was murkier than usual, as if the misery of the realm had condensed into a grim fog that obscured everything beyond a few feet in any direction.
Aina s heart stopped at a gleam of cobalt blue through the haze.
That can t be what I think it is . . .
But as she inched closer the monstrous form grew clear: a giant nagamor, asleep outside the shimmering dome of her mother s shield. The peacock snake lay in a mound of coils, each as wide as a tree trunk.
Aina crept past the beast and released a tremulous breath. It was just their stinking luck that the one thing in Malin deadlier than enemy soldiers had settled for a nap this close to their hideout. At least it hadn t slithered onto any of her traps. That would have thrown it into a rage.
Quiet as a mouse, Aina followed the wire until she came upon her prey. A runt of a fox thrashed in her snare, teeth gnashing and yellow eyes rolled back in fear. The beast s emaciated form carried enough meat to last them three days at most.
Aina s stomach gave a painful rumble. T
It s probably just a rat, Aina said. Let me handle it. You get some rest for once.
You ve had it from me if you re not back within ten minutes.
Aina nodded with a glance at the wire. It gave a violent tremor and stretched to the verge of snapping.
Larger than a rat.
Aina set off into the skeletal forest, squinting through the gloom. Fourteen years in Malin had given her excellent night vision. But today was murkier than usual, as if the misery of the realm had condensed into a grim fog that obscured everything beyond a few feet in any direction.
Aina s heart stopped at a gleam of cobalt blue through the haze.
That can t be what I think it is . . .
But as she inched closer the monstrous form grew clear: a giant nagamor, asleep outside the shimmering dome of her mother s shield. The peacock snake lay in a mound of coils, each as wide as a tree trunk.
Aina crept past the beast and released a tremulous breath. It was just their stinking luck that the one thing in Malin deadlier than enemy soldiers had settled for a nap this close to their hideout. At least it hadn t slithered onto any of her traps. That would have thrown it into a rage.
Quiet as a mouse, Aina followed the wire until she came upon her prey. A runt of a fox thrashed in her snare, teeth gnashing and yellow eyes rolled back in fear. The beast s emaciated form carried enough meat to last them three days at most.
Aina s stomach gave a painful rumble. T
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Autoren-Porträt von A. A. Vora
A. A. Vora
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: A. A. Vora
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 12 Jahre
- 2024, Internationale Ausgabe, 448 Seiten, Maße: 15,3 x 22,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0593857186
- ISBN-13: 9780593857182
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Praise for SPIN OF FATEA B&N Reads Most Anticipated YA Book for May 2024
A Paste Magazine Best New Fantasy Book of May 2024
One of Elle Magazine's Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books of 2024, So Far
"Epic battles, a distinctive magic system, and moral ambiguity will engage fantasy readers seeking a new high-stakes adventure. . . . An exhilarating series opener." Kirkus, starred review
"Vora s trilogy opener is sprawling, energetic, and complex, featuring memorable characters, dynamic magical feats, and bizarre monsters. . . . A wholly original and engaging adventure." Publishers Weekly
"This action-packed epic fantasy immerses readers from prologue to finish. . . . Readers will love being immersed in the beautiful worldbuilding Vora has successfully created, but will also begin to question the characters, their actions, and a society adhering to laws that may not be best for all. Fans of Ursula K. Le Guin s Earthsea, Madeleine L Engle s A Wrinkle in Time, and Alison Goodman s Eon and Eona will be captivated by this new world. VERDICT: A must-have." School Library Journal
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