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Title details for A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand - Available

A Crown of Ivy and Glass

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by Claire Legrand
Evelyn Rose
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Lady Gemma Ashbourne seemingly has it all. She's young, gorgeous, and rich. Her family was Anointed by the gods, blessed with incredible abilities. But underneath her glittering façade, Gemma is deeply sad. Years ago, her sister Mara was taken to the Middlemist to guard against treacherous magic. Her mother abandoned the family. Her father and eldest sister, Farrin—embroiled in a deadly blood feud with the mysterious Bask family—often forget Gemma exists. Worst of all, Gemma is the only Ashbourne to possess no magic. Instead, her body fights it like poison. Constantly ill, aching with loneliness, Gemma craves love and yearns to belong. Then she meets the devastatingly handsome Talan d'Astier. His family destroyed themselves, seduced by a demon, and Talan, the only survivor, is determined to redeem their honor. Intrigued and enchanted, Gemma proposes a bargain: she'll help Talan navigate high society if he helps her destroy the Basks. According to popular legend, a demon called The Man with the Three-Eyed Crown is behind the families' blood feud—slay the demon; end the feud. But attacks on the Middlemist are increasing. The plot against the Basks quickly spirals out of control. And something immense and terrifying is awakening in Gemma, drawing her inexorably toward Talan and an all-consuming passion that could destroy her—or show her the true strength of her power at last.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Middlemist Trilogy

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 13, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666635768
      • File size: 607207 KB
      • Duration: 21:05:00

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This fantasy audiobook, narrated by Evelyn Rose, tells the story of Gemma Ashbourne, a young woman from a magical family who grapples with loneliness due to her lack of magical abilities. When she forms a pact with Talan d'Astier, a survivor of a cursed lineage, their attraction grows amid increasing danger. Then, Gemma discovers an untapped power within herself. Rose's impeccable pacing and adept use of tone and inflection breathe life into the characters, adding to their depth and individuality. Her narration enhances the story, amplifying the magic of Gemma's journey and the nuances of her emotions. F.S.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      In her debut adult novel, YA author Legrand (Extasia) offers a fantasy world brimming with passion, magic, and secrets. Lady Gemma Ashbourne is the beautiful youngest daughter of a wealthy family that's been Anointed by the gods. Unlike the rest of her family, Gemma has no magic; in fact, her body reacts to magic like poison. Narrator Evelyn Rose sensitively describes Gemma, who is often overwhelmed by sadness and loneliness, resulting in panic and self-harm. Meanwhile, Talan d'Astier, a dashingly handsome man with secrets of his own, seeks to regain his family's honor after a demon ruined them. When Gemma meets Talan, they join forces to find the Man with the Three-Eyed Crown, who has pitted Gemma's family against another Anointed family for centuries. Rose ably brings out Gemma and Talan's evident chemistry as they become a lifeline for each other, despite the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. VERDICT Rose's skillful pacing and character portraits will draw listeners into Legrand's first installment in a planned trilogy. A suspenseful fantasy romance for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.--Amber Wessies

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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