The Pyre — Megan Smith

Following on from the first volume in the Spirit Weaver series, Faolan's Mark, the second volume, The Pyre, continues this rich and absorbing fantasy tale.Emilie's story continues as the company of guardians search for the stones and scrolls needed to seal the land of Harisma. However, individual agendas cause rifts between members of the company, and lead to unforeseen consequences.The impending Harismian threat causes mistrust and unrest across the known world, while High Mage Alden manipulates for his own ends. Betrayal and redemption, growth and decay, loyalty and sacrifice, all play their part in this rich cast of true-to-life characters - friends are lost, but is another gained?From Kaislen Forest to the hidden city, Sharazlen Underground, through Chandra Vale and the mysteries it holds, Emilie's journey, both in the physical world and the realm of magic, hint at a future she may not want to choose.The living, breathing world of the Spirit Weaver gains further depth and mystery with this volume. Join Emilie as she unravels the threads that are binding the world to an uncertain future, but can she unravel the past?