Daughters of steel

Format:

Book

Title:

Daughters of steel

Author:

Cyprus, Naomi author

ISBN:

9780062458506

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018]

Physical Description:

325 pages ; 22 cm

Series title(s):

Sisters of glass ;

Number in series:

General Note:

Sequel to: Sisters of glass.

Summary:

Two girls from two different worlds must unite to save each other in this sequel to the middle grade fantasy Sisters of Glass, which Kirkus declared will inspire many to find the light within in a starred review. Fans of the Descendants novels, the School for Good and Evil series, and Aru Shah and the End of Time will be swept away by this enchanting duology that's Frozen meets Aladdin. Halan was once a powerless princess. Now she's taken her rightful place as queen of the Magi Kingdom-but she wonders if she'll ever be the ruler her people deserve. And Nalah used to be a powerful pauper. Now she's the Queen's Sword-but the more Nalah's powers grow, the more unruly they become. One vision changes everything. Nalah embarks on a quest across the desert to harness her powers, while Halan must travel through the Transcendent Mirror to help the Thaumas of New Hadar. As a dark threat draws closer, can Nalah and Halan reunite to save both worlds-and the future of magic.

Reading Level:

Ages 8-12.

Subject(s):

Sisters -- Juvenile fiction.

Magic -- Juvenile fiction.

Princesses -- Juvenile fiction.

Princesses -- Fiction.

Genre:

JUVENILE FICTION -- Action & Adventure.

JUVENILE FICTION -- Fantasy & Magic.

JUVENILE FICTION -- Social Themes -- Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance.

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Summary

Two girls from two different worlds must unite to save each other in this sequel to the middle grade fantasy Sisters of Glass, which Kirkus declared "will inspire many to find the light within" in a starred review.

Fans of the Descendants novels, the School for Good and Evil series, and Aru Shah and the End of Time will be swept away by this enchanting duology that's Frozen meets Aladdin.

Halan was once a powerless princess. Now she's taken her rightful place as queen of the Magi Kingdom--but she wonders if she'll ever be the ruler her people deserve. And Nalah used to be a powerful pauper. Now she's the Queen's Sword--but the more Nalah's powers grow, the more unruly they become.

One vision changes everything. Nalah embarks on a quest across the desert to harness her powers, while Halan must travel through the Transcendent Mirror to help the Thaumas of New Hadar.

As a dark threat draws closer, can Nalah and Halan reunite to save both worlds--and the future of magic

Reviews (2)

Kirkus Review

Two months after the defeat of the king in series opener Sisters of Glass (2017), the former princess and now queen Halan Ali and her tawam, or mirror-self, Queen's Sword Nalah Bardak, struggle with their newfound political and magical powers.As princess of the Magi Kingdom, Halan lived in ignorance of Tam's reign of terrorand also the state of the kingdom. Now she faces corrupt Thauma lords and an increasing scarcity of resources. Each day brings new problems, and the pressure to undo all of Tam's misdeeds weighs heavily. Nalah is similarly eager to help the public, but her powers are far from refined. After Halan discovers a mysterious crystal orb, Nalah and dashing former revolutionary Soren Ferro set out for the mysterious Talon Mountains, where the secrets of her Thauma powers might be unlocked. At home, Halan wrestles the mounting piles of worries. Suddenly, Nalah's old friend Marcus Cutter bursts through the Transcendent Mirror connecting New Hadar and the Magi Kingdom to ask for Nalah's help to find his missing brother. Queen Halan volunteers to go instead. This second outing to Cyprus' Middle Eastern-inflected fantasy world takes readers through new challenges, emotional as well as physical. Emphasizing the power of community and trust, fighting through fear, and believing in oneself, it delivers both adventure and satisfying complexity.A thrilling second act filled with faith, determination, and the pursuit of justice. (Fantasy. 8-12) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Booklist Review

In the exciting sequel to Sisters of Glass (2017), Halan and Nalah face new dangers and responsibilities in the Magi Kingdom. After defeating the evil king Asa Tam, Halan is now queen of the Magi Kingdom, but she struggles with the many duties of a ruler trying to repair and govern a world in transition. Nalah (Halan's mirror image, who used to live in the technology-driven New Hadar) has powerful magic, but often has trouble controlling it. To learn how to harness her magic, Nalah must cross the Sand Sea. Meanwhile, Halan travels to New Hadar to help a friend and to see if New Hadar's technology and resources can help her own kingdom. Halan and Nalah face many dangers along the way, but they also gain self-knowledge and confidence. Cyprus delivers a fast-paced, adventurous story with satisfying moments of quiet self-discovery. Halan and Nalah's challenges are as much about defeating evil foes as they are about discovering their individual identity and using that knowledge to make difficult decisions. A smart, satisfying sequel.--Mariko Turk Copyright 2019 Booklist