On the Wheel (The Living Blade)

A magic sword. A fated quest. When the whole world is broken, one woman dares to defy destiny…Nora can’t help but be skeptical of prophecy. She wouldn't mind that the Living Blade is fated to upset the old-world order, but that doesn’t mean she thinks a sword or its wielder could pull that off…Her twin brother, Owen, has the faith his sister lacks. But when he risks everything to keep the prophecy in line, the secrets he’s kept from his twin bubble to the surface. Secrets that could plunge them all into madness and ruin…Prophecy has been nothing but pain for Master Telen Diaz. Still haunted by the Prophetess, and bound by his word, he seeks emancipation while at the same time he can't help but wonder if a future with Nora is not only possible, but also desirable. But does his traveling companion feel the same way?To save her brother and free the world from the cruel machinations of the Prophetess, Nora must trust Owen knows what he's doing, and find the courage to accept the part he intends her to play in fixing the world. Even if doing so could get her killed…On the Wheel is the suspense-filled second installment of The Living Blade series of dark fantasy novels. If you like Angela Carter's sensual and visceral storytelling coupled with Joe Abercrombie's gritty characters making hard decisions, then you’ll love Timandra Whitecastle’s captivating story.

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