{"product_id":"the-rise-of-the-dawnstar-paperback","title":"The Rise of the Dawnstar - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFarah Oomerbhoy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurora Firedrake returns in the spellbinding sequel to\u003cem\u003e The Last of the Firedrakes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seven kingdoms of Avalonia are crumbling and evil is spreading across the land like a plague. Queen Morgana is close to finding a way to open the \u003cem\u003eBook of Abraxas\u003c\/em\u003e and it's only a matter of time until she uses the power trapped inside its pages to enslave the entire world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Avalonia growing more dangerous by the day, Aurora must travel through war-torn lands and deep into the heart of the fae kingdom of Elfi. 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With amazing characters and excellent world-building, this exciting sequel is one not to be missed \" - \u003cem\u003eMelissa Robles, @thereaderandthechef Instagram creator and YA Books Central's Instagram manager\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eAs with the first book, Farah's exquisite detailing is a pleasure\u003c\/strong\u003e. All in all, this second installment was a satisfying read. \u003cstrong\u003eI'm eagerly anticipating book three \u003c\/strong\u003e\" - \u003cem\u003eSarah Benson, author of Born of Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eBest book I have read in 10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e And that's saying something. This, was a FANTASTIC book and not only lived up to the expectations I had from the first book \u003cem\u003eThe Last of the Firedrakes\u003c\/em\u003e but it surpassed it. I have not read a book that felt like a rollercoaster in such a long time. \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect oscillation of suspense and downtime, but always the story moving forward and not stalling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003cem\u003eL.M. Chilcott, author of the Eloah Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eOomerbhoy has the most beautiful writing style which twists and flows, taking you along in the story with ease\u003c\/strong\u003e. I read for hours before realising that it was late at night, because I was so immersed. The sign of a great storyteller.\" - \u003cem\u003eSorcha O'Dowd, author \u0026amp; blogger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Rise of the Dawnstar \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby Farah Oomerbhoy was fantastic \u003c\/strong\u003e Wow, this sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Last of the Firedrakes\u003c\/em\u003e really packs a punch  \u003cstrong\u003eFull of action, adventure, intrigue and plot twists, this story continues to pull me further into its world\u003c\/strong\u003e. Love, loss and uncovered secrets built intense relationships and kept my interest. 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