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The Stone of Sorrow
Runecaster Book One
by Brooke Carter
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
Apr 07 2020
| Archive Date
Mar 31 2020
Description
All my people have now is me.
I take a last breath of fresh sea air and set out on the path north. Fear follows me with every step, my constant companion. I wish we didn't know each other so well.
In a land of myth and ice, seventeen-year-old Runa Unnursdóttir is not the runecaster her clan has been hoping for. She spends her days daydreaming of sailing away and exploring the world instead of studying the runes and learning her spells. The villagers consider her odd, in looks and in manner. She’s nothing like her talented sister, Sýr, keeper of the sacred moonstone that ensures the village’s continued survival. But when a rival clan led by an evil witch raids the village and kidnaps her sister, Runa is forced to act. With a fallen Valkyrie by her side, and the help of a gorgeous half-elf Runa is not quite sure she can trust, the apprentice must travel to the site of an ancient runecasting competition to try to win back the magical gem. But the journey will not be easy; the three unlikely companions encounter malevolent and supernatural creatures at every turn. Somehow, Runa must summon the courage and strength to face her destiny, a destiny she never wanted. Or die trying.
All my people have now is me.
I take a last breath of fresh sea air and set out on the path north. Fear follows me with every step, my constant companion. I wish we didn't know each other so well.
In...
Description
All my people have now is me.
I take a last breath of fresh sea air and set out on the path north. Fear follows me with every step, my constant companion. I wish we didn't know each other so well.
In a land of myth and ice, seventeen-year-old Runa Unnursdóttir is not the runecaster her clan has been hoping for. She spends her days daydreaming of sailing away and exploring the world instead of studying the runes and learning her spells. The villagers consider her odd, in looks and in manner. She’s nothing like her talented sister, Sýr, keeper of the sacred moonstone that ensures the village’s continued survival. But when a rival clan led by an evil witch raids the village and kidnaps her sister, Runa is forced to act. With a fallen Valkyrie by her side, and the help of a gorgeous half-elf Runa is not quite sure she can trust, the apprentice must travel to the site of an ancient runecasting competition to try to win back the magical gem. But the journey will not be easy; the three unlikely companions encounter malevolent and supernatural creatures at every turn. Somehow, Runa must summon the courage and strength to face her destiny, a destiny she never wanted. Or die trying.
Advance Praise
“An atmospheric fantasy steeped in Norse mythology—my delight in this story grew with each page!”—Danielle L. Jensen, USA Today bestselling author of Dark Shores
"The Stone of Sorrow is darkly magnificent and filled with wonders. The story of Runa and her quest is raw and terribly beautiful and I cannot wait for the next installment in the Runecaster trilogy. The most exciting fantasy I have read in a very long time.”—Susan Juby, author of The Woefield Poultry Collective and The Truth Commission
"Fast-paced, engaging narrative...An appealing story for readers interested in fantasy and myth."—Kirkus Reviews
“An atmospheric fantasy steeped in Norse mythology—my delight in this story grew with each page!”—Danielle L. Jensen, USA Today bestselling author of Dark Shores
"The Stone of Sorrow is darkly...
Advance Praise
“An atmospheric fantasy steeped in Norse mythology—my delight in this story grew with each page!”—Danielle L. Jensen, USA Today bestselling author of Dark Shores
"The Stone of Sorrow is darkly magnificent and filled with wonders. The story of Runa and her quest is raw and terribly beautiful and I cannot wait for the next installment in the Runecaster trilogy. The most exciting fantasy I have read in a very long time.”—Susan Juby, author of The Woefield Poultry Collective and The Truth Commission
"Fast-paced, engaging narrative...An appealing story for readers interested in fantasy and myth."—Kirkus Reviews
Marketing Plan
Print and online advertising campaigns
Promotion at national and regional school, library and trade conferences
Extensive ARC distribution, including YA Galley, LibraryThing and NetGalley
Blog post interview with author
Social media promotion
Planned appearance at local writers festival
Bookmark
Pre-Order campaign
Print and online advertising campaigns
Promotion at national and regional school, library and trade conferences
Extensive ARC distribution, including YA Galley, LibraryThing and NetGalley
...
Marketing Plan
Print and online advertising campaigns
Promotion at national and regional school, library and trade conferences
Extensive ARC distribution, including YA Galley, LibraryThing and NetGalley
Blog post interview with author
Social media promotion
Planned appearance at local writers festival
Bookmark
Pre-Order campaign
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781459824393 |
| PRICE |
$14.95 (USD)
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781459824393 |
| PRICE |
$14.95 (USD)
|
Average rating from 62 members
Featured Reviews
Librarian 542583
I took a chance on this book because I needed something new to read and I was pleasantly surprised. It had a very interesting story line that kept me interested. I thought the book was descriptive but not annoyingly so. I will be purchasing this book!
Amanda M, Librarian
What a beautifully done dark book and with such an interesting premise that draws readers in from the very first pages and the atmosphere made it all the more compelling.
Meghan S, Librarian
This book was received as an ARC from Orca Book Publishers in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
Family bond was the theme of this book. Runa was a runecaster but she would daydream and cast spells that are irrelevant to her practice. Then her sister being the best runecaster in the tribe, gets kidnapped from a rival tribe and Runa is forced to get her act together and help save her. Meeting a gorgeous half-elf and having her mindset on the mission, Runa is not sure whom she can trust to help her save her sister. Throughout the journey, Runa comes to discover that her destiny is not what she expected and that another path is right set for Runa, its a matter of life or death. I was invested 100% of the way and it's easy to get caught up in Runa's journey and join her for the ride. Our teen book club is sure to love this book and will generate very lively discussions.
We will consider adding this title to our YA collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
Featured Reviews
Librarian 542583
I took a chance on this book because I needed something new to read and I was pleasantly surprised. It had a very interesting story line that kept me interested. I thought the book was descriptive but not annoyingly so. I will be purchasing this book!
Amanda M, Librarian
What a beautifully done dark book and with such an interesting premise that draws readers in from the very first pages and the atmosphere made it all the more compelling.
Meghan S, Librarian
This book was received as an ARC from Orca Book Publishers in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
Family bond was the theme of this book. Runa was a runecaster but she would daydream and cast spells that are irrelevant to her practice. Then her sister being the best runecaster in the tribe, gets kidnapped from a rival tribe and Runa is forced to get her act together and help save her. Meeting a gorgeous half-elf and having her mindset on the mission, Runa is not sure whom she can trust to help her save her sister. Throughout the journey, Runa comes to discover that her destiny is not what she expected and that another path is right set for Runa, its a matter of life or death. I was invested 100% of the way and it's easy to get caught up in Runa's journey and join her for the ride. Our teen book club is sure to love this book and will generate very lively discussions.
We will consider adding this title to our YA collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
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