Description
The thriving supernatural community of Haeylo and its humans come under threat from Falkon Lou, a trusted everlast governing an over-populated city of magical beings. After targeting Arriette Monroe's sanctuary and her newly mastered enchanted powers, she knows it's time to wage war and join the race against time to locate Pandora's box.
But burdened with the arrival of another unique vampyr-a ghost from her painful past-Arriette must find a way to protect her vulnerable followers despite the distraction. It's her job to prepare them for the impending battle against Falkon's army of orcs and demons, who want to use the box to rid Haeylo of the human race.
Falkon is eager to gain control of Haeylo's power scale, and sends his creatures of the Underworld to storm Arriette's underground lair, killing any forces who stand in their way.
Fortunately for Haeylo, one of those forces is Arriette Monroe. She's expected to accept the leadership of a group of heroes willing to lay down their lives to control the escaped contents of Pandora's box. With it, she can ensure the continuity of a dying species.
And this time, she won't go down without a fight...
- Of Heavens & Wild Flowers combines popular YA fantasy tropes with new and unique supernatural creatures.
- Join a strong female lead on a zero-to-hero quest to become the leader of a planet-wide struggle for power.
- Intricate worldbuilding inspired by Greek mythology's Pandora's box.
- A tale of deceit, determination, and conquering your fears.
The Chronicles of Pandora is an empowering and epic young adult fiction series-exciting, fast-paced, and addictive! Of Heavens & Wild Flowers is the second novel in this high fantasy adventure quartet.
Rachael tours craft fairs, bookshops and social groups, participating in signings, fairs and festivals. She offers a variety of talks and workshops to suit groups of any size, including visiting libraries and delivering inspiring school visits.
Rachael's upcoming events and appearances can be found on her website at www.rachaelhardcastle.com/events.
About the Author
Rachael Hardcastle is an Amazon international #1 bestselling author from the UK. She writes mostly fantasy and adventure books for young adults and teens, and believes in entertaining readers by offering them a temporary escape from reality.
Rachael's stories are fun, fast-paced, and addictive-the ideal vacation companion; they include relatable characters who embark on meaningful journeys, get into tons of trouble, but overall discover the depths of what it is to be human.
Through her emotive adult novellas, Rachael also hopes to encourage readers to look within; to find their story. Rachael believes books are magical, and in them, we can face our darkest fears, explore infinite new worlds, and realise our true purpose. Creative writing helps her to understand what hers is.
Since 2010, Rachael has worked with many authors and school children to help make their dreams of publishing a book reality, and she has been featured in newspapers, magazines, on the radio, and on television.
Curious Cat Books has been responsible for producing gorgeous children's books, memoirs, and more since 2017, but officially launched with Waterstones Bradford in 2021.
Reviews
Praise for the previous edition of Of Heavens & Wild Flowers written as Finding Pandora by Readers' Favorite:
"[The Chronicles of Pandora] beats at a pace that keeps the reader's attention and interest. The story flows remarkably. The imagination, planning and execution of Rachael Hardcastle's work is the strongest I have ever seen it...[The Chronicles of Pandora] is rich with societies, environments and cultures that are bustling with life, history and tradition... But perhaps the strongest feature of the book is found in its insightful themes and discussions on evil, morality, purpose and humanity."
"It is all action, anguish, emotion, twists, blood, and light. It is laced with feelings of triumph and defeat, anguish and happiness, closure and continuance. The lean economical style of Rachael Hardcastle accelerates the tense, quick pace... However, this isn't at the expense of depth... One thing is clear at the end, the [The Chronicles of Pandora] series is about sacrifice, the demands of living a purposeful life, and hope in the face of calamity. It is these poignant themes that make the series the moral force it is. As we close this chapter, we are reminded that this may not be the last time we see Arriette and the Recruit, and that should bring some excitement to fans because this story has more to offer."
Book Information
ISBN 9781739437626
Author Rachael Hardcastle
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint Curious Cat Books
Publisher Curious Cat Books
Series The Chronicles of Pandora
Weight(grams) 299g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 17mm
