In a Garden Burning Gold, Rory Power
In a Garden Burning Gold, Rory Power
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In a Garden Burning Gold
Book One of the Wind-up Garden series

Author: Rory Power

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky

Unabridged: 15 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/05/2022


Synopsis

“Fresh and original . . . full of lush writing and detailed worldbuilding . . . [with a] rich fantasy landscape and an almost Shakespearean feel.”—Paste

Twins imbued with incredible magic and near-immortality will do anything to keep their family in power—even if it tears the family apart—in the first book of a mythic epic fantasy duology from the New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls.

Rhea and Lexos were born into a family unlike any other. Together with their siblings, they control the seasons, the tides, and the stars, and help their father rule their kingdom. Thanks to their magic, the family has ruled for an eternity, and plan to rule for an eternity more.

But Rhea and Lexos are special: They are twins, bonded down to the bone, and for the past hundred years, that bond has protected them as their father becomes an unpredictable tyrant—and his worsening temper threatens the family’s grip on power.

Now, with rival nations ready to attack, and a rebel movement within their own borders, Rhea and Lexos must fight to keep the kingdom—and the family—together, even as treachery, deceit, and drama threaten to strand the twins on opposite sides of the battlefield.

In a Garden Burning Gold is a vividly written, atmospheric saga that explores the limits of power and the bonds of family—and how far both can be bent before they break.

About Rory Power

Rory Power grew up in Boston, received her undergraduate degree at Middlebury College, and went on to earn an MA in prose fiction from the University of East Anglia. She lives in Rhode Island. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls and Burn Our Bodies Down.


Reviews

Goodreads review by karen on April 14, 2022

this is the first book in a duology, and it certainly does the work of a first book in a duology: 1) setting up the who/what/why of the world: its history, key players, and whatever details specific to its makeup a reader will need to know. 2) preparing the reader for the second book's action. it just......more

Goodreads review by Emily (emilykatereads) on April 23, 2023

April 2023: Beautifully written introduction to this series. While not perfect, I thoroughly enjoyed following this messed up family dynamic amidst the mythological Greek backdrop. March 2020: If Rory Power’s name is on it, it’s automatically one of my top anticipated releases......more

Switching genres and age categories can be rough and In a Garden Burning Gold was definitely a bumpy ride. Rory Powers has written YA horror/thrillers but this is a Greek inspired adult fantasy, which is quite a departure from what she has done in the past. At its best this book has interesting idea......more

Goodreads review by Amy on May 28, 2022

3.5 stars Previous fans of Rory Power are in for an adjustment. This adult fantasy was a combination of intense setup, rich worldbuilding, uneven pacing, and a unique sense of character. I feel mixed about it...but at the end of the day, positive? I'll do my best to unpack my feelings here. Sense of p......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on April 10, 2022

In a Garden Burning Gold by Rory Power is the first book in the new Argyrosi fantasy series. The story in In a Garden Burning Gold is one that is told by alternating the point of view between characters. Rhea and Lexos are twins who have grown up the children of a powerful elite family with their fat......more


Quotes

“Tremendously surprising . . . beautiful language and developing mysteries . . . a very smooth and enjoyable read.”The New York Times Book Review

“Distinguished by a stunningly crafted world, a fascinating magic system, and nail-biting political intrigues, In a Garden Burning Gold is a vividly woven tapestry of love, power, and betrayal.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn

“Unapologetically vicious, with gorgeous, searing prose and a world that left me reeling . . . Rory Power has crafted my favorite kind of story, in which love and betrayal are one and the same.”—Heather Walter, author of Malice

“Full of lush writing and deeply detailed worldbuilding . . . [a] rich fantasy landscape and an almost Shakespearean feel.”—Paste

“Set against a dazzling Mediterranean backdrop, In a Garden Burning Gold is a strikingly original and thoughtful fantasy.”BookPage

“Alternating points of view between Rhea and Lexos highlight the emotional arcs of children wanting to both secure their parent’s love and remove themselves from his control. Immersive prose, Greek-inspired worldbuilding, and political machinations . . . Power constructs a world of magical families with layered secrets.”—Library Journal

“Power creates a distinctive magic system and has a steady hand with the complex geopolitical intrigue, building a fascinating, lived-in world.”—Publishers Weekly