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Strike the Zither by Joan He

Strike the Zither

The Kingdom of Three Duology, Book One

Joan He

Roaring Brook Press · Print & ebook · October 25, 2022

A dazzling new fantasy from New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, full of secrets and betrayal, Strike the Zither is an inventive and sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong, “rich in intrigue and epic in scale.” Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the realm’s most powerful strategist, serving under a leader whose cause jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed.

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Who it’s for
A layered fantasy read with broad series energy and an easy category-search pull.
Genres
Epic YA Fantasy, Historical YA Fantasy, YA Fantasy Romance
Published
Roaring Brook Press, October 25, 2022

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A dazzling new fantasy from New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, full of secrets and betrayal, Strike the Zither is an inventive and sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong, “rich in intrigue and epic in scale.” Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the realm’s most powerful strategist, serving under a leader whose cause jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed.

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When Zephyr is forced to infiltrate an enemy camp, she encounters the enigmatic Crow, the only strategist who has ever rivaled Zephyr’s talent. But mastermind though Crow may be, he is no match for Zephyr. She will defy the heavens to win and no one—neither human nor god—can stop her. Featuring gorgeous map art and black-and-white portraits, Strike the Zither is the first book in Joan He's riveting Kingdom of Three duology that explores human greed and ambition in a war-torn world. Don't miss the epic conclusion in Sound the Gong!

Layered Fantasy

A layered fantasy read with broad series energy and an easy category-search pull.

Come here for

  • layered epic-fantasy worldbuilding
  • a YA entry point with collector appeal

Expect

  • sustained immersion
  • duology-opening momentum

Where it sits

YA Fantasy Romance65%
Epic YA Fantasy56%
Historical YA Fantasy56%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Epic YA Fantasy
  • Myths & Legends for Teens
  • Asia for Teens
Authors
Joan He
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Published
October 25, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Epic YA Fantasy