Following Starborn, Heartland is the second in Lucy Hounsom's captivating fantasy series
She came to protect a people, but she needs to preserve a world.
Kyndra has saved and damned the people of Mariar. Her star-born powers healed a land in turmoil, but destroyed an ancient magic - which once concealed them from invaders. Now Kyndra must head into enemy territory to secure peace.
She finds the Sartyan Empire, unstable but as warlike as ever. It's plagued by dissident factions, yet its emperor still has the strength to crush her homeland. The Khronostians, assassins who dance through time, could help Kyndra; or they might be her undoing. And deep within the desert, Char Lesko struggles to control his own emerging powers. He's been raised by a mercenary whose secrets could change everything - including the future and the past.
But when Kyndra and Char meet, will their goals align? Kyndra must harness the full glory of the stars and Char has to channel his rage, or two continents will be lost.
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
"Evocative, original worldbuilding and a wonderfully feisty heroine: top marks to Lucy Hounsom" Karen Miller
"A brave heroine, a perilous destiny, and an intriguing world full of myth and mystery make for an enthralling read" Gail Z. Martin
"Has all the elements to become a modern classic of the genre. It's essentially a coming-of-age story that breaks out into a wide-screen fantasy extravaganza with huge stakes" Independent on Sunday
"For those readers with a yearning for a novel with a Trudi Canavan/David Eddings type vibe, but with a contemporary twist, Starborn may be just the ticket" SFFWorld
"An exciting new high fantasy story" SFBook
"A genuinely impressive debut, and Lucy Hounsom is definitely one to watch" TheBookbag