Iron Heart
Iron Heart by Nina Varela is a 416-page young adult fantasy novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020. This sequel to the acclaimed Crier’s War continues the story in the kingdom of Rabu, where the oppressed human citizens are rising against their Automae rulers. The narrative centers on Ayla, a former handmaiden turned fugitive, who has joined the human rebellion led by Queen Junn. As Ayla navigates her new role, she grapples with her complex feelings for Lady Crier, the girl she once sought to kill.
Readers will find a richly imagined world filled with themes of love, rebellion, and identity. The plot unfolds as Ayla and Crier’s paths intertwine amidst the backdrop of a revolution aimed at dismantling the power of the Iron Heart, a source of strength for the Automae. The story delves into the challenges of loyalty and the weight of secrets, exploring the dynamics of a diverse and multicultural society. This edition offers an engaging continuation of Varela’s epic fantasy, appealing to fans of romance and coming-of-age tales within a dystopian setting.
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Critically acclaimed author Nina Varela delivers a stunning sequel to the richly imagined queer epic fantasy Crier’s War, which SLJ called “perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass.”
For too long, Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu, oppressing its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen, and at its heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden, now a fugitive, Ayla narrowly escaped the palace of Lady Crier, the girl she would’ve killed if she hadn’t fallen in love first.
Now Ayla has pledged her allegiance to Queen Junn, who can help accomplish the human rebellion’s ultimate goal: destroy the Iron Heart. Without its power, the Automae will be weakened to the point of extinction. Ayla wants to succeed, but can’t shake the strong feelings she’s developed for Crier. And unbeknownst to her, Crier has also fled the palace, taking up among traveling rebels, determined to find and protect Ayla.
Even as their paths collide, nothing can prepare them for the dark secret underlying the Iron Heart.
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