Crown of Oblivion
Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on November 10, 2020. This 496-page young adult fantasy novel presents a gripping narrative where the protagonist, Astrid, an Outsider in a world divided by magic, enters a perilous competition known as the Race of Oblivion to win her freedom. As she navigates this life-or-death challenge, Astrid faces not only physical threats but also the psychological toll of memory loss induced by the drug Oblivion, which complicates her quest for survival.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Astrid confronts treacherous terrain and ruthless competitors. The story explores themes of survival and coming of age, set against a dystopian backdrop where social hierarchies are challenged. As Astrid grapples with unexpected encounters and hidden powers, the narrative delves into her struggle for autonomy and the potential to reshape her reality. This edition invites readers into a richly imagined world filled with intrigue and danger, where the stakes are not just life and death, but the very essence of freedom itself.
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In this mesmerizing YA fantasy mash-up of The Road meets The Amazing Race, one girl chooses to risk her life in a cutthroat competition in order to win her freedom.
In Lanoria, Outsiders, who don’t have magic, are inferior to Enchanteds, who do. That’s just a fact for Astrid, an Outsider who is indentured to pay off her family’s debts. She serves as the surrogate for the princess–if Renya steps out of line, Astrid is the one who bears the punishment for it.
But there is a way out: the life-or-death Race of Oblivion. First, racers are dosed with the drug Oblivion, which wipes their memories. Then, when they awake in the middle of nowhere, only cryptic clues–and a sheer will to live–will lead them through treacherous terrain full of opponents who wouldn’t think twice about killing each other to get ahead.
But what throws Astrid the most is what she never expected to encounter in this race. A familiar face she can’t place. Secret powers she shouldn’t have. And a confusing memory of the past that, if real, could mean the undoing of the entire social structure that has kept her a slave her entire life.
Competing could mean death…but it could also mean freedom.
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