Description
An epic tale of love and revenge set in a world inspired by Inquisition-era Spain pits the magical Moria against a terrifying royal authority bent on their destruction.
'Epic and spellbinding' Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series
Renata was only a child when she was kidnapped by the crown. As a memory thief, the rarest and most feared of the magical Moria, she was used to carry out the King's Wrath, a siege that resulted in the deaths of thousands of her own people.
Now Renata is one of the Whispers, a rebel spy working against the crown. When Dez, her commander - and the boy she's grown to love - is taken captive by the notorious Principe Dorado, Renata must return to the palace and complete his top-secret mission herself. Can she keep her cover, even as she burns for vengeance against the brutal, enigmatic prince? Her life and the fate of the Moria depend on it.
But returning to the palace stirs memories long locked away. As Renata grows more deeply embedded in the royal court, she uncovers a secret that could change the fate of the entire kingdom - and end the war that has cost her everything.
'A compelling world filled with beautiful, brutal magic and characters that feel real enough to touch' Sara Holland, New York Times-bestselling author of Everless
About the Author
Zoraida Cordova is Ecuadorian born and New York City raised. She is the award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series and The Vicious Deep trilogy. Her short fiction has appeared in the New York Times bestselling anthology Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View, and Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women and Witchcraft. She is the co-editor of Vampires Never Get Old, a YA anthology forthcoming from Imprint/Macmillan in fall 2020. When she isn't working on her next novel, she's planning her next adventure.
Reviews
An epic and spellbinding fantasy, Incendiary is a darkly rich tapestry of twisted magic, deadly consequences, and riveting stakes * Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series *
Gorgeous world building, searing suspense, and a huge cast of fascinating, complex characters . . . I loved every minute of it * Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn *
A compelling world filled with beautiful, brutal magic and characters that feel real enough to touch -weighed down by memory and fueled by love and vengeance. * Sara Holland, New York Times-bestselling author of Everless *
A brilliant novel full of memory and magic, love and vengeance. * Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians *
The Spanish Inquisition with much-needed magic, a lush world, and heart-stopping intrigue . . . I couldn't get enough of this sweeping journey of love and loyalty! * Lilliam Rivera, author of The Education of Margot Sanchez *
The thrills and reversals of fortune come thick and fast * The Guardian *
A story that's refreshingly different in setting * SFX *
Honestly, there's nothing that I didn't like about this story. It's beautifully written, and each character has their own memorable personality . . . Add it to your TBR, because I'm telling you, you're not going to want to miss it * The Nerd Daily *
I can't wait for the next book and to see what happens next * The Anxious Bookworm *
There's a lot going on in this book - lots of twists right up until the end! * The Bookish Girl *
It combined everything I love in a YA fantasy * This is Book Ramblings *
One of my most anticipated reads of 2020... I just blew through this. I loved it, I want more * Niffler Reads *
This book captured my heart * Tea Books Magic *
I found myself absorbed * By the Book *
Bear with me as I try to put to words how fucking awesome this book is and how it's now one of my TOP reads ever, which is no easy feat * The Book Wraiths Nook *
An engaging and action-packed fantasy * Scorpio Book Dreams *
I cannot wait for the second book in this series. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS * Kirsty Reads Blog *
Book Information
ISBN 9781473677616
Author Zoraida Cordova
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Series Hollow Crown
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 126mm * 36mm