Saltar al contenido principal
  1. Inicio
  2. Literatura juvenil
  3. +16 Fantasía
  4. The Art Of Prophecy
The Art Of Prophecy
-15%

The Art Of Prophecy

A Novel

Wesley Chu

u003cbu003eA "superb fantasy saga" (Helene Wecker) of martial arts and magic, about what happens when a prophesied hero is not the chosen one after all—but has to work with a band of unlikely allies to save the kingdom anyway, from the #1 u003ciu003eNew York Timesu003c/iu003e bestselling author of u003ciu003eThe Lives of Taou003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003eu003c...

Editorial:
Penguin
Año de edición:
2023
Materia:
+16 Fantasía
ISBN:
978-0-593-23765-6
Páginas:
560
Q. 190
Q. 162
IVA incluido
No disponible
Añadir a favoritos Avisar disponibilidad

Sinopsis

u003cbu003eA "superb fantasy saga" (Helene Wecker) of martial arts and magic, about what happens when a prophesied hero is not the chosen one after all—but has to work with a band of unlikely allies to save the kingdom anyway, from the #1 u003ciu003eNew York Timesu003c/iu003e bestselling author of u003ciu003eThe Lives of Taou003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003eu003cbu003e"An ambitious and touching exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family—a glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes."—Naomi Novik, u003ciu003eNew York Times u003c/iu003ebestselling author of u003ciu003eA Deadly Educationu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cbu003eONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: u003ciu003eGizmodo, Kirkus Reviews, u003c/iu003eThe Quill to Liveu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eSo many stories begin the same way: With a prophecy. A chosen one. And the inevitable quest to slay a villain, save the kingdom, and fulfill a grand destiny. u003cbru003e u003cbru003eBut this is not that kind of story. u003cbru003e u003cbru003eIt does begin with a prophecy: A child will rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, a cruel immortal god-king, and save the kingdom. u003cbru003e u003cbru003eAnd that prophecy did anoint a hero, Jian, raised since birth in luxury and splendor, and celebrated before he has won a single battle. u003cbru003e u003cbru003eBut that's when the story hits its first twist: The prophecy is wrong. u003cbru003e u003cbru003eWhat follows is a story more wondrous than any prophecy could foresee, and with many unexpected heroes: Taishi, an older woman who is the greatest grandmaster of magical martial arts in the kingdom but who thought her adventuring days were all behind her; Sali, a straitlaced warrior who learns the rules may no longer apply when the leader to whom she pledged her life is gone; and Qisami, a chaotic assassin who takes a little too much pleasure in the kill.u003cbru003e u003cbru003eAnd Jian himself, who has to find a way to become what he no longer believes he can be—a hero after all.

Artículos relacionados

Alas de Sangre -15%

Alas de Sangre

Yarros, Rebecca

Disfruta de esta edición especial limitada, con contenido inédito, del fenómeno mundial del romantasy.Violet Sorrengail creía que se uniría al Cuadrante de Escribas para vivir una vida tranquila, estudiando sus amados libros y las historias antiguas que tanto les fascinan. Sin embargo, por órdenes de su madre, la temida comandante general, debe unirse a los miles de candidatos ...

Disponible
Q. 220

Q. 187

Fallen Gods 1 -15%

Fallen Gods 1

Van Dyken, Rachel

> El romance más adictivo que no podrás parar de leer Decían que los dioses eran un mito. Que los gigantes solo eran historias contadas alrededor de fogatas moribundas. Mentían. Los dioses no están muertos; tan solo están dormidos, encerrados en cuerpos mortales, desperdigados por el mundo y esperando a que la chispa adecuada los despierte. Y mi padre es el más despiadado de...

Disponible
Q. 230

Q. 196

Libro Oficial de Alas de Sangre para Colorear -15%

Libro Oficial de Alas de Sangre para Colorear

Fenwick, Lydia

Revive todas las aventuras y escenas más románticas de Alas de sangre¿Naciste para ser jinete de dragones? ¿No puedes dejar de pensar en Xaden? ¿Nunca te habías identificado tanto con alguien como con Violet? Revive todas las aventuras y escenas más románticas de Alas de sangre con estas 78 hermosas ilustraciones realizadas a mano, además de dos planillas de stickers que puedes...

Disponible
Q. 130

Q. 111

Psycho Shifters -15%

Psycho Shifters

Mas, Jasmine

Conoce a Sadie, una chica que, pese a todo pronóstico, no se dejará intimidar por los tres alfas que deben entrenarla como guerrera.Tras crecer en la miseria, por fin encontré la manera de ser libre: descubrí que soy una cambiaformas, una guerrera capaz de transformarse en monstruo. Ahora, lo único que debo hacer es sobrevivir al entrenamiento y esperar a que mi bestia ancestra...

Disponible
Q. 190

Q. 162

The Poet Empress -15%

The Poet Empress

Shen Tao

Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent & the Wings of Night, The Song of Achilles and She Who Became the Sun.In the waning years of the Azalea Dynasty, the emperor is dying, the land consumed by famine, and poetry magic lost to all except the powerful.Wei Yin i...

Único ejemplar, sujeto
a disponibilidad
Q. 220

Q. 187

Enchantra - Special Edition -15%

Enchantra - Special Edition

Kaylie Smith

LIMITED PRINT EDITION-this gorgeous deluxe hardcover of Kaylie Smith's #1 New York Times bestselling dark romantasy includes a seductive new cover, two-colored stenciled edges, a stamped foil case, and designed endpapers. Available for a limited time and while supplies last. Return to the world of BookTok favorite Phantasma in this spicy, stand-alone fantasy romance, where s...

Disponible
Q. 350

Q. 298

Otros libros del autor

The Art Of Destiny -15%

The Art Of Destiny

Wesley Chu

Once there was a prophecy that a chosen one would rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, an immortal god-king... but it was wrong. Now Jian, the former chosen hero is trying to find his own way. He joins forces with Taishi, his grumpy grandmaster, who instructs him in the ways of her family's powerful war art. She recruits a band of elderly grandmasters out of retirement to whip him ...

No disponible
Q. 190

Q. 162