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Prophecy by Ellen Oh

Prophecy

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Ellen Oh

HarperCollins · Ebook · January 2, 2013

For fans of bestselling author Marie Lu comes this heart-stopping first book in Ellen Oh’s trilogy about the greatest warrior in all of the Seven Kingdoms . . . a girl with yellow eyes.

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Who it’s for
Ancient prophecy, demon-slaying, and courtly danger give this fantasy a brisk, immersive pull.
Themes
Outcast heroine, Prophecy and fate, Demon invasion
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

For fans of bestselling author Marie Lu comes this heart-stopping first book in Ellen Oh’s trilogy about the greatest warrior in all of the Seven Kingdoms . . . a girl with yellow eyes. Intrigue and mystery, ancient lore and action-packed fantasy come together in this incredible debut! Kira’s the only female in the king’s army, and she’s also the prince’s bodyguard. A demon slayer and an outcast, she’s hated by nearly everyone in her home city of Hansong.

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And she’s their only hope. . . . Murdered kings and discovered traitors point to a demon invasion, sending Kira on the run with the young prince. He may be the savior predicted in the Dragon King’s prophecy, but the legendary lost ruby treasure just might be the true key to victory. With only the guidance of the cryptic prophecy, Kira must battle demon soldiers, an evil shaman, and the Demon Lord himself to find what was once lost, while raising a prince into a king.

Lore and Momentum

Ancient prophecy, demon-slaying, and courtly danger give this fantasy a brisk, immersive pull.

Come here for

  • A warrior heroine caught between palace intrigue and a demon invasion
  • Ancient lore with battles, mystery, and a lost treasure

Expect

  • High-stakes fantasy centered on a prince’s bodyguard
  • A prophecy whose meaning is anything but straightforward

Where it sits

Epic YA Fantasy77%
Monster Tales for Teens37%
Royalty Stories for Teens20%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Adventure
  • YA Family Stories
  • Epic YA Fantasy
  • YA Stories About Girls & Women
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  • Historical YA
  • Historical YA - Asia
  • Myths & Legends for Teens
  • Arthurian YA
Authors
Ellen Oh
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 2, 2013
Format
Ebook
Theme
Outcast heroine · Prophecy and fate · Demon invasion
Reading lane
YA Adventure