The Heart Forger, Rin Chupeco
The Heart Forger, Rin Chupeco
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The Heart Forger

Author: Rin Chupeco

Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller, Will Damron

Unabridged: 13 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/20/2018

Synopsis

In The Bone Witch, Tea mastered resurrection―now she’s after revenge.No one knows death like Tea. A bone witch who can resurrect the dead, she has the power to take life … and return it. And she is done with her self-imposed exile. Her heart is set on vengeance, and she now possesses all she needs to command the mighty daeva. With the help of these terrifying beasts, she can finally enact revenge against the royals who wronged her―and took the life of her one true love.But there are those who plot against her, those who would use Tea’s dark power for their own nefarious ends. Because you can’t kill someone who can never die …War is brewing among the kingdoms, and when dark magic is at play, no one is safe.

About Rin Chupeco

Rin Chupeco, raised in Manila, Philippines, is the author of numerous novels of young adult fiction.

About Emily Woo Zeller

Emily Woo Zeller is an Audie and Earphones Award–winning narrator, voice-over artist, actor, dancer, and choreographer. AudioFile magazine named her one of the Best Voices of 2013. Her voice-over career includes work in animated film and television in Southeast Asia.

About Will Damron

Will Damron has won several Earphones Awards and been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has had acting roles off-Broadway and on stage and screen throughout the country.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melanie on May 05, 2021

ARC provided by Sourcebooks in exchange for an honest review. 1.) The Bone Witch ★★★★ “I suppose the trouble began again when I tried raising a king from the dead.” This series means so much to me. I loved The Bone Witch so much, but The Heart Forger is now in a tier by itself. This is the......more

Goodreads review by April (Aprilius Maximus) on June 21, 2020

1.) The Bone Witch ★★★★ 2.) The Heart Forger ★★★.5 -------------------------------------------------- “It felt so wonderful and strange to know you are your own person but begin to understand how you could also belong to wholeheartedly to someone else.” representation: own voices Filipino inspired,......more

Goodreads review by Beatrice on February 14, 2019

I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. This sequel is a huge step up from The Bone Witch in terms of the pacing, the characters, the plot and the world building. Tea Pahlavi's journey along with her friends was action-packed and thrilling. I'm invested with all the events......more

Goodreads review by Gary on February 09, 2022

What a change from the first book! I don't recall ever going from a three star review with a first book to a five star with the second, but this book has everything the first was lacking and more. The characterization was well established in the first novel so there was no need for that. What was ov......more

Quotes

“This sequel is even better than the first book and impeccably narrated by Emily Woo Zeller and Will Damron.” BookRiot

“An engrossing tale you’ll find hard to put down.” BuzzFeed

“Set in a world as immersive as it is daunting…Buildings, clothing, and conversations come across with elegance; it is alluring to gaze at the Eight Kingdoms through Tea’s eyes.” Foreword Reviews (starred review)

“Rich with world-building descriptions…While there is plenty of action throughout, there is romance too…The ending is equally explosive and delightfully romantic, and the conclusion really sets up events for the next title.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“Chupeco has crafted a glorious world for her twisting, turning plot, rich with magic, exotic beasts, romance, and treachery. The alternating narratives are masterfully designed, drawing readers ever closer to their inevitable convergence. A mesmerizing tale, this sequel is even stronger than its precursor.” Shelf Awareness (starred review)

“In this fantasy world, the women weld the magic. And Tea is one of the most powerful.” BookRiot

“[Chupeco’s] beautifully crafted world…places the reader in the middle of the action…Tea is a wonderfully complex character, who knowingly assumes the mantle of villain.” Booklist (starred review)

“Readers will find Chupeco’s dynamic characters and their interactions with one another refreshing, contributing light and liveliness to a story centered on dark magic and impending war.” Kirkus Reviews

“A dark, engaging fantasy…This installment takes on a darker tone than the first volume. However, it is still accessible for middle school readers because of its short chapters and fast-paced plot.” School Library Journal

“Chupeco’s lush proses ensure that the emotions-cringing horror, nail-biting suspense, swoony passion will all be accounted for. [For] readers who enjoy complex, densely intricate political intrigues.” Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Awards

  • Book Riot Pick
  • Barnes & Noble Teen Blog Pick
  • BuzzFeed Books Pick
  • Tor.com Reviewers' Choice
  • Amazon Best Book of the Month
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