This week I'm featuring The Eyes of Tamburah (Archives of the Invisible Sword #1) by Maria V. Snyder releasing February 1. I'm so excited that this book is finally being released in the U.S. It was first released in Australia and New Zealand in 2019. Maria V. Snyder is one of my favorite authors, so it was torture knowing others were reading it, and yet not being able to get my hands on it.
Shyla is a researcher who resides in the underground desert city of Zirdai, which is ruled by the wealthy Water Prince and brutal Heliacal Priestess. Even though Shyla is sun-kissed - an outcast, considered cursed by the Sun Goddess - she is still renowned for uncovering innumerable archaic facts, lost artefacts, ancient maps and obscure historical documents. Her quiet life is about to change when Banqui, an archaeologist, enlists her services to find The Eyes of Tamburah: legendary gemstones that bestow great magic on their wielder. These ancient objects can tip the balance of power and give whoever possesses them complete control of the city.
But chaos erupts when The Eyes are stolen soon after they're found - and Shyla is blamed for the theft. Forced to flee, with the Prince's soldiers and the Priestess's deacons on her trail, Shyla must recover the jewels and clear her name. A quest that will unearth secrets even more valuable than The Eyes of Tamburah themselves...
What upcoming release are you eagerly awaiting?
Oh, me too! I actually ended up buying the foreign copy through Book Depository last year (before I saw this was going to be released in the US), but haven't gotten to it yet. I hope we both love it!
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I hope we both love it too! It's always exciting to have something new to read from Maria V. Snyder. :)
DeleteThis sounds fun! I like the archaeology element.
ReplyDeleteArchaeology is always so great to read about. :)
DeleteWhat an interesting world this is!
ReplyDeleteRight? I'm so excited to explore it! :)
DeleteIt's been so long since I read a Maria V. Snyder book so I definitely need to catch up on her titles sometime. Hope you'll enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Her books always wind up being some of my favorites. :)
DeleteI've not read this author, but this definitely sounds right up my street. How frustrating that it wasn't released everywhere at the same time.
ReplyDeleteIt was so frustrating, but I'm happy it's finally being released here now. :)
DeleteI need to make a point of reading this author this year. I always hear such great things about her books. This sounds like it will be good!
ReplyDeleteHer books are awesome. I think you'd really like them. :)
DeleteThat's awesome that they're finally releasing this one in the U.S. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited! And as an added bonus, the whole series is supposed to be released this year! So YAY for not having to wait a year (or more) between books. :)
DeleteI finally read something by this author last year and I really liked it, so I need to read more! Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
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I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed it! :D
DeleteAfter a quiet spell of books that were sort of mediocre, a whole new batch of books by authors I enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt's always exciting for new books from favorite authors. Hope you enjoy them. :)
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