Told from the points of view of five different characters, it continues the story of a struggle for power between four factions and each character’s search for magical help to overcome their enemies. Tell me, little empress, what is it that you want?”Ĭrystal Storm is the fifth book in the “Falling Kingdoms” series. “I assure you, I can do much more than that. “You are the fire Kindred.”Īmara felt like her entire world had shifted.

She tentatively reached toward the flames, feeling the palpable heat, and tried to speak with the boldness she needed to shield her fear. She was certain this had to be an illusion, a dream. And I can help you find what you seek.”Īmara’s whole body trembled. “I am the god of fire, released from my amber prison. “I am Kyan,” the face in the flames told her.

She reached for the chair behind her to keep from toppling over. A shriek escaped her throat as she scrambled back from the fire. She swore she could see something-some one-looking back at her.

Seeing nothing but all-consuming flames, she moved closer, until she could feel the heat threatening to singe her skin. With more caution than she’d ever applied to any task before, she peered into them. Thankful for her layers of skirts, which helped hide the quivering of her knees, Amara moved closer to the flames. New York, NY: Razorbill (Distributed in Canada by Penguin Canada), 2017. Volume XXIII Number 24.March 3, 2017Ĭrystal Storm.

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