Unfortunately, their triumph is short-lived: Assassins murder Eojin at a royal banquet, fracturing the fragile alliance that had united the Seven Kingdoms under one leader. Only days have passed since the Iron Army, led by Kira's uncle, King Eojin, defeated the Yamato invaders and liberated Hansong. NovemIn the sequel to Prophecy (2013), demon slayer Kira searches for a second ancient treasure to protect her cousin and her homeland. Warrior is sure to satisfy Prophecy fans and win over new devotees.- Sunnie Lovelace, Wallingford Public Library, CTĬopyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. Realistic dialogue and an exciting pace make this a page-turner. This is an action-packed adventure with a fresh batch of terrifying enemies, surprise attacks, and unexpected allies. Her conflicted feelings about the attentions from two very different suitors add an interesting romance plotline, without deterring from the main story. The female warrior remains a compellingly rich character who learns to follow her instincts, trust others, and forgive. In this installment, the teen attempts to retrieve a legendary jeweled dagger from the clutches of a dragon while continuing to serve as bodyguard to her nephew, the crown prince. Without their leadership, the kingdom is thrown into chaos, and Kira must continue her quest for the two remaining treasures in order to fulfill the Dragon King's prophecy and bring peace to her land. However, she couldn't prevent the deaths of her parents and her uncle, the king of Hansong.
In the previous title, the protagonist obtained the legendary tidal stone that controls the seas and defeated the evil shaman who had infiltrated her kingdom.
Gr 9 Up- Warrior continues the saga of Kira, the fierce demon slayer introduced in Prophecy (HarperCollins, 2013)-a fantasy adventure novel set within an alternate history of feudal Korea.
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