

Why in the names of the Sisters would Jonyah have a letter from Kendara?

Only Yandor’s forward momentum keeps my legs moving because my mind has gone blank with confusion. My feet stutter at the neat, precise handwriting. My gaze finds the back of Jonyah’s head at the front of our party as I smooth out the crinkled note. I was being petty.” I don’t care for his money-I just wanted to retaliate somehow.īut when I glance down at my hand, I’m surprised to see crumpled parchment instead. My fingers touch the money I’d lifted from Jonyah. I hold Yandor’s reigns with one hand and stuff the other into my pocket.

If there’s one thing I don’t need, it’s more people to lower my head and play subservient to.Īnyway, I prefer to believe that the real reason I haven’t received my posting yet is because my place is to remain in Vos Talwyn with Kendara as her official apprentice. I, on the other hand, have no desire to meet the Spider King. That would intimidate most people, but not Saengo, heir to an ancient Evewynian House. As the enforcer of the peace between the three kingdoms of Thiy, Ronin’s power is immense. Rolling her eyes, she says, “If you’re assigned to the east, maybe you’ll get to meet Ronin.” “Well, I am a vengeful person, so you could do it for me?” “If I were a vengeful person, I’d ask my father to have him removed.” As war looms, Sirscha must master her newly awakened abilities before the trees shatter the brittle peace, or worse, claim Saengo, the friend she would die for.ĭanger lurks within the roots of Forest of Souls, an epic, unrelenting tale of destiny and sisterhood, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Susan Dennard. Now, with the trees growing wild and untamed, only a soulguide can restrain them. For centuries, he has used his influence over the Dead Wood-an ancient forest possessed by souls-to enforce peace between the kingdoms. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.Īnd then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life. Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. The cover is stunning beyond belief! Forest of Souls (Shamanborn #1) by Lori M. Lee for allowing me to be a part of the tour. A huge thank you The Royal Polar Bear, the publisher and Lori M. Hi book fam! I’m so excited to share with you guys this romance-free story of friendship and magic.
