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Whispers of Shadow & Flame: Earthsinger Chronicles, Book Two Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 145 ratings

The Mantle that separates the kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall. And life will drastically change for both kingdoms.

Born with a deadly magic she cannot control, Kyara is forced to become an assassin. Known as the Poison Flame in the kingdom of Lagrimar, she is notorious and lethal, but secretly seeks freedom from both her untamed power and the blood spell that commands her. She is tasked with capturing the legendary rebel called the Shadowfox, but everything changes when she learns her target’s true identity.

Darvyn ol-Tahlyro may be the most powerful Earthsinger in generations, but guilt over those he couldn’t save tortures him daily. He isn’t sure he can trust the mysterious young woman who claims to need his help, but when he discovers Kyara can unlock the secrets of his past, he can’t stay away.

Kyara and Darvyn grapple with betrayal, old promises, and older prophecies—all while trying to stop a war. And when a new threat emerges, they must beat the odds to save both kingdoms.

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"This is a wonderful integration of high-stakes epic fantasy intrigue with intimate personal connections." - Publisher's Weekly starred review for Whispers of Shadow & Flame

"High stakes and dire twists will keep readers turning pages, and it’s clear that this is only the beginning of what’s sure to be a thoughtful, emotional, magnificent series." -
Booklist starred review for Whispers of Shadow & Flame

"A master class in fantasy world-building.” - TIME Magazine on
Song of Blood & Stone

"Penelope delivers an engrossing story with delightful characters in this fantastic opening to a promising series."
--Publishers Weekly starred review on Song of Blood & Stone

"Wonderful characters, unique setting, and an engaging romance set against the backdrop of ancient magic. I can't wait to see what L. Penelope will do next."--Ilona Andrews, #1
New York Times bestselling author

"Prepare to be hooked. SONG OF BLOOD AND STONE is brimming with captivating lore, unique magic, and plot-turns you never saw coming. L. Penelope has written your next fantasy obsession." --Elise Kova,
USA Today bestselling author of The Loom Saga

"Set against a backdrop of myth and magic,
Song of Blood and Stone is a sweeping tale of love, duty and destiny that feels as urgent as it does timeless.” - Rebecca Roanhorse, author of TRAIL OF LIGHTNING

Song of Blood and Stone is an enchanting journey through a world more relevant than ever. Wars between Gods, romance, action―it’s everything I love all at once.” - K Arsenault Rivera, author of THE TIGER’S DAUGHTER

"
Song of Blood and Stone is a sweeping journey of magic, romance, sacrifice, and self-discovery. These heartwarming characters, their trials and adventures, and their love for each other will stay with you long after the book ends." - Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles

"
Song of Blood and Stone is a thrilling and complex journey through a beautifully rendered world that is imaginative, magical, and eerily similar to our own. A terrific read!" - Daniel Jose Older, New York Times bestselling author

"Great characters, beautiful writing, incredible world building."
--Ann Aguirre, New York Times Bestselling Author

About the Author

L. Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of new adult, fantasy, and paranormal romance. She lives in Maryland with her husband and their furry dependents: an eighty-pound lap dog and an aspiring feral cat. SONG OF BLOOD AND STONE is her first novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PBMJ2YX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Griffin
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 16.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 489 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250148100
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Earthsinger
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 145 ratings

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L. Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance. Equally left and right-brained, she studied filmmaking and computer science in college and sometimes dreams in HTML. She hosts the My Imaginary Friends podcast and co-hosts the Ink and Magic podcast. After living on both coasts, she settled in Maryland with her feline dependents.

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A must read for all fantasy fans!
I absolutely love L. Penelope’s work and this book really adds to her Earthsinger Chronicles and the incredibly detailed fantasy world she’s created. Fantasy or not, this is a world with realistic emotions, motivations and (steamy) romance. I’ve been really looking forward to getting to know Darvyn, after his first mention in Song of Blood & Stone, and this book did not disappoint! In addition to his character, we meet new ones Kyara, Zeli, Ulani and Tana. I loved everyone - they’re all incredibly different but each plays a pivotal role in the plot. There’s also a handful of characters with not so benevolent intentions and it’s up to the reader to weed them out as the story progresses. Innocence is shattered, friendships are broken and alliances are forged. Additionally, this story takes place during the same time as Song of Blood & Stone, therefore we get occasional mention of what Jack & Jasminda (!!!) are up to and what’s happening over the border in Elsira. You get the feeling that soon, everyone will have to come together and the story is building toward that point. I really love these books and cannot wait for more. It left some characters in precarious positions and I’m forever curious to see where L. Penelope will take them next! Highly recommend these books to ALL fantasy fans. L. Penelope’s writing and storytelling is masterful.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
    This book was really good. L. Penelope's writing style is very nice. The boom is set before the ending of the first book and refers to what happens in the first book as well. It has one spicy scene but it's well written.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020
    If you thought the last book was dark it had nothing on this one. So much sadness and suffering. A very bleak view of humanity but with enough hope to keep reading. This is a powerful story and I am fully hooked. I can’t wait for more from this author!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
    This book contains lots of action and kept me guessing about what would happen next.

    However, I wasn't thrilled with The Book of Unveiling intros to every chapter. They distracted me and, in my opinion, didn't add anything to the plot. Although the book's ending ties up some storylines, it leaves too many questions unanswered.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
    A great follow up to Song of Stone and Blood. Penelope’s world-building and characters had me right from the start. Looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019
    I wanted to love this book so much, maybe too much... But after book one that I really liked and found intriguing, this one had dragged the whole time and I couldn't get into the characters at All. I felt like separate things would work for me, but altogether it was not working for me in this book.
    I hope that the next book will be able to hold everything that is going on better, as the premise, ideas and characters are something that makes this story really intriguing in that genre. I will read the next one for sure.
    This book is a proper YA, besides once scene that would easily go to NA book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
    Very enjoyable book series by a talented and kind author! I can’t wait for the next one.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
    I can't wait for the 3rd book to come out.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
    This book was the hardest to read in the series; I almost stopped halfway through even though I loved the first book. It is comparatively bleak and despairing. The desert setting, torture, oppression, it’s all very hard to get through for a dragons-and-princesses fantasy reader like me. But I hung in and it started to turn around by the end of the book. The next two are just as amazing as the first and the end of the series was hugely satisfying without feeling like fan service or a pat happily ever after. The way this world expands book by book is very intentional and adds depth without overwhelming the reader. Hang in there and the first part of this book will totally pay off later in the series!
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  • Sissi
    5.0 out of 5 stars As entertaining and hot as the first one
    Reviewed in France on February 6, 2020
    A page turner.

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