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Series: Falling Kingdoms
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Whoever controls the dark, controls the world... Magnus must choose between family and justice as his father, the cruel King Gaius, sets out to find the Kindred—four elemental crystals that give godlike powers to their owner. But Gaius isn't the only one hunting for this ancient,...
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Description
Whoever controls the dark, controls the world...
Magnus must choose between family and justice as his father, the cruel King Gaius, sets out to find the Kindred—four elemental crystals that give godlike powers to their owner.
But Gaius isn't the only one hunting for this ancient, storied magic...
The Rebels, led by Cleo and a vengeful Jonas, are on the hunt so they can use the Kindred to win back their fallen kingdoms.
The only certainty in these dark times is that whoever finds the magic first will control the fate of Mytica.
A thrilling, epic YA fantasy series for fans of Six of Crows, Red Queen and Game of Thrones.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241818510
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 290g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Morgan Rhodes is the New York Times bestselling author of the Falling Kingdoms series. She loves to write about the epic adventures of quirky, interesting characters who inhabit her imagination. Under the name Michelle Rowen, she's an award-winning author of many paranormal novels. A former graphic designer drawn to sparkly objects and fancy handbags, Morgan lives in Ontario, Canada, where she maintains a very healthy belief in all things magical.
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