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The Afterward

by E.K. Johnston
Lisa Flanagan
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"I love this book so very much."—Robin LaFevers, New York Times bestselling author of the His Fair Assassin trilogy
Romantic high fantasy from the bestselling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka and Exit, Pursued by a Bear.
It's been a year since the mysterious godsgem cured Cadrium's king and ushered in what promised to be a new golden age. The heroes who brought home the gem are renowned in story and song, but for two fellows on the quest, peace and prosperity don't come easily.
Apprentice Knight Kalanthe Ironheart wasn't meant for heroism so early in life, and while she has no intention of giving up the notoriety she's earned, reputation doesn't pay her bills. Kalanthe may be forced to betray not her kingdom or her friends, but her own heart as she seeks a stable future for herself and those she loves.
Olsa Rhetsdaughter was never meant for heroism at all. Beggar and thief, she lived hand to mouth on the streets until fortune—or fate—pulled her into Kalanthe's orbit. And now she's reluctant to leave it. Even more alarmingly, her fame has made her profession difficult, and a choice between poverty and the noose isn't much of a choice at all.
Both girls think their paths are laid out, but the godsgem isn't quite done with them and that new golden age isn't a sure thing yet.
In a tale both sweepingly epic and intensely personal, Kalanthe and Olsa fight to maintain their newfound independence and to find their way back to each other.

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    February 19, 2019

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      • ISBN: 9781984838308
      • File size: 266647 KB
      • Duration: 09:15:30

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Lisa Flanagan, Meera Simhan, and Adenrele Ojo narrate this LGBTQ romantic tale of epic proportions. The setting is a fantasy world in which there is gender equality but social classes are still kept separate. Kalanthe Ironheart, apprentice knight, and Olsa Rhetsdaughter, professional thief, met during a quest for the godsgem. This story is mainly about what happens once they are back and both women go separate ways, getting on with their lives. This beautifully written story has strong female characters, unconventional epic fantasy, and LGBTQ romance, all coming together to create a unique tale that will captivate listeners. E.D. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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