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Dauntless

By Elisa A. Bonnin
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In Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin, Seri lives in a world where beasts roam the forests and hunt the People, while fearless explorers fight to keep them at bay and grow stronger through the armour crafted from their kills. As an assistant to Eshai Unbroken, Seri has known only this harsh reality. Everything changes when she meets Tsana, a mysterious stranger who can communicate with the beasts, causing Seri to question everything she has been taught. With war looming, Seri must navigate a path towards peace in a world defined by conflict.
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Dauntless is ideal for young adults who enjoy action-packed fantasy novels featuring strong female protagonists, magical creatures, and narratives exploring courage and self-discovery.

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A teen girl must bring together two broken worlds in order to save her nation in this lush, Filipino-inspired young adult fantasy novel from debut author Elisa A. Bonnin.

A teen girl must bring together two broken worlds in order to save her nation in this lush, Filipino-inspired young adult fantasy novel from debut author Elisa A. Bonnin.

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Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin introduces us to Seri's world, a place governed by stringent rules. The beasts prowl the forest paths, hunting the People. Meanwhile, the valiant explore the unknown world, slay the beasts, and draw strength from the armour crafted from them. As an assistant to Eshai Unbroken, Seri has witnessed first-hand the relentless struggle to keep the beasts at bay. This was the way of life, an unchanging truth.

That is, until she encounters Tsana.

Tsana is, impossibly, a stranger who can communicate with the beasts—a revelation that makes Seri question everything she’s been taught. As the world teeters on the brink of war, Seri must navigate these uncertainties and find a way to broker peace.

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Dauntless has garnered acclaim as a thrilling and fast-paced fantasy rich in world-building and emotional depth. Praised on the 2023 Rise: Feminist Book List, it has been called "heart-pounding" with a "touch of romance" by New York Times bestselling author Aiden Thomas. Award-winning Tasha Suri describes it as "fast-paced, original and fantastic," while Kylie Lee Baker highlights it as a "triumphant tale of courage and self discovery" filled with "breathtaking scenes of power and victory." Readers can expect inventive settings and numerous twists that keep the story compelling.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781250841827

Publisher: Palgrave USA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Square Fish

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elisa A. Bonnin Fiction LGBTQ+ Romance Young Adult

About the Author

Elisa A. Bonnin was born and raised in the Philippines, after which she moved to the United States to study chemistry and later oceanography. After completing her doctorate, she moved to Germany to work as a postdoctoral scientist. A lifelong learner, Elisa is always convinced that she should "maybe take a class in something" and as a result, has amassed an eclectic collection of hobbies. But writing will always be her true love. Publishing a book has been her dream since she was eight years old, and she is thrilled to finally be able to share her stories.

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