VOYA
- Liz Sundermann
Andrea Cremer's latest novel picks up immediately after Rift (Philomel, 2012/Voya October 2012) left off. The Order of Conatus is in disarray, and Ember and the rebels have fled to Europe to try to find allies. Lady Eira has taken full power with the aid of the supernatural Lord Bosque. She has begun a reign of terror—killing all those who hesitate to join her ranks. Things seem hopeless for the rebels until Ember's sister seeks asylum at Tearmun after being found to be pregnant on her wedding night. Lady Eira and Bosque welcome her for political reasons, which gives Ember an idea for a very dangerous plan. She will return, alone, to the fort claiming concern for her sister, love for the disturbingly ever-more-deluded Alistair, and loyalty to Lady Eira until the time is right for a coup.