We’re back in Achten Tan, but this time we are going back in time with new characters and a new adventure! Check out Tar & Bone by Debbie Iancu-Haddad!
Tar and Bone (The Sands of Achten Tan Book 1)
Publication Date: August 24, 2024
Genre YA Fantasy Adventure (Ages 12 to 18)
* Magic
* Adventure
* Disability & LGBTQ rep
* Friendly Giant ants!
* Non-European Setting
* A weird Desert town in a ribcage.
*No spice 🚫 🌶️🚫
Thirteen-year-old Kamal has been waiting his whole life to join the An’chers – the giant ant riders who protect the desert town of Achten Tan. Despite his disability, a crooked leg caused by a childhood injury, he’s determined to succeed in the try outs and become a cadet. To overcome the challenge, he strikes a bargain with an unexpected ally.
D’or is a half-elf with a dark secret. When the young giant Tar-tule rider agrees to help Kamal, his hazardous magic and the enemies it attracts put both boys in harm’s way.
Now they must evade the fanatic high elves who see D’or’s very existence as an abomination, and the dread sorcerer C’naga, whose interest in the boy threatens to lead them both down a dark path, from which there is no return.
Tar and Bone is a standalone prequel story to Speechless in Achten Tan. It includes themes of friendship, coming of age, and making tough choices. PG content is suitable for younger teen readers.
Rating & Review
5 out of 5
The world-building in this book was superb, and the characters are well-developed, and the story will keep you captivated. I absolutely loved the idea of a city built from the bones of large animals, surrounded by tar and desert. The imagery is absolutely amazing, and puts you right into the middle of everything. We get to follow the story of two boys, both outcasts, with different dreams, and getting to see the world through both of their eyes adds another level of depth to the story. You really get attached to them before you reach the end. The story moves along smoothly and keeps you engaged from cover to cover. I cannot recommend this enough for fantasy adventure lovers who are looking for a unique setting, evil sorcerers, determined heroes, and so much more.
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