“A sudden realization flashed in her mind. No one else's opinion mattered. It was so simple, one of those things a consoling parent might say, and yet it contained a fundamental truth. The en...”
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Product Description<br/><br/><br/>An Age has passed since the Cataclysm that shook the world. From the ashes rose the Faeregine dynasty, who have ruled Impyrium for over three thousand years. But the family's magic has been fading, and with it their power over the Empire. Now many believe the Faeregines are ripe to fall.<br/>Hazel is the youngest of the royal family, happy to leave ruling to her sisters and study her magic. But the Empress has other plans for her granddaughter, dark and dangerous plans to exploit Hazel's talents and rekindle the Faeregine mystique.<br/>Hob Smythe is a commoner toiling in the Empire's mines. When a mysterious stranger offers him a chance to serve-and spy-in the palace, Hob leaps at the chance to escape his dreary life and fight against a system that oppresses nonmagical humans.<br/>But Hazel and Hob soon find their destinies linked not only with each other but with the fate of Impyrium itself. Their improbable bond will either save the realm or end it for good.<br/>In book one of this thrilling new series, Henry H. Neff delivers a high-stakes fantasy where two unlikely allies confront a conspiracy that's even bigger and more sinister than they imagine.<br/><br/><br/>Review<br/><br/><br/>A magnificent, rich, exhilarating book. Epic in every way, it takes you to another world with countless characters, creatures, and lands, with endless imagination. Most importantly, it has a story that will constantly entertain and surprise you. I say this with all honesty: I haven't read about a world so deep, so purely magical, so well-developed, since Harry Potter. Highly recommended.-- "James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author"<br/><br/><br/>A rare jewel. A new classic in the fantasy genre.-- "Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author"<br/><br/><br/>About the Author<br/><br/><br/>Henry H. Neff grew up outside Chicago but now lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. Impyrium is Henry's second fantasy series. His first series, the Tapestry, is a five-book epic that follows the life and adventures of Max McDaniels. To learn more, please visit www.henryhneff.com. <br/><br/><br/>Kim Mai Guest is an award-winning voice actor for audiobooks and video games. She can also be heard on television shows, such as G.I. Joe: Renegades, Batman: the Brave and the Bold, and Avatar, and in movies such asChill Out Scooby Doo and Dead Space: Aftermath. Her video game work includes Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and The Lord of the Rings.
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“A sudden realization flashed in her mind. No one else's opinion mattered. It was so simple, one of those things a consoling parent might say, and yet it contained a fundamental truth. The en...”
“Then why can't I do it?' 'You haven't given yourself permission.' She laughed weakly. To Hazel's surprise, Hob didn't bat an eye. 'I'm dead serious. Failure scares some people so badly they...”