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The Heart of the World

Amie Kaufman

Magic and sacrifice collide as lovers and gods, enemies and allies vie for the fate of the world in this heart pounding sequel to The Isles of the Gods.

When SELLY and LEANDER began their treacherous voyage to the Isles of the Gods, the captain’s daughter and the playboy prince were strangers. But amid talk of war and a deadly attack on their ship, the unthinkable happened. They fell in love.

Leander’s ritual at the island temple was meant to prevent a war between the gods. Instead, it nearly cost him his life and drew the goddess Barrica back from exile. Now, as her Messenger, Leander is imbued with her deadly magic and only Selly’s presence can stop it from consuming him. But Barrica wasn’t the only immortal roused from sleep. The God of Risk, Macean, was awakened by an enemy all thought dead, and across the sea he’s calling for war.

The fight to save their world will take Selly and Leander from the gilded ballroom of the royal palace to the hallowed halls of an ancient library. Battle lines will be drawn and bonds will break. With the wrath of gods and the machinations of power-hungry rulers straining their loyalties, can their love withstand the trials that await them?

  • Publication date: June 5, 2025
  • ISBN: 9780861548118
  • RRP: £9.99
  • Pages: 432
  • Publication date: September 19, 2024
  • ISBN: 9780861547906
  • RRP: £16.99
  • Pages: 432
  • Publication date: September 19, 2024
  • ISBN: 9780861547913
  • RRP: £5.99
  • Pages: 432

Reviews

'Captivating storytelling and high-stakes tension...an epic tale of magic and sacrifice for fantasy genre fans. Highly recommended.' School Reading List

 Praise for The Isles of the Gods:
 
'I devoured it. When is the next book?' Garth Nix, author of Sabriel
'I didn't know what to do besides keep turning the pages.' Kendare Blake, author of Three Dark Crowns
'Deliciously diabolical and full of heart.' Stephanie Garber, author of Once Upon A Broken Heart

'This duology is a riveting and intricately plotted gem — fast-paced with a dash of romance and plenty of action. A must for fans of huge worldbuilding fantasies!' PaperBound

Amie Kaufman

Amie Kaufman is the award-winning co-author of the Starbound series. Together
with Jay Kristoff, she is the co-author of the internationally bestselling Illuminae Files
trilogy and The Aurora Cycle. She lives in Melbourne, Australia. For more info: amiekaufman.com 

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