GHOSTS OF FLAME AND SHADOW – Shardae Rudel (Launch Pad)
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Title: | GHOSTS OF FLAME AND SHADOW |
Logline: | A young woman and her best friend, both of whom possess magical abilities, struggle to make ends meet while on the run from an assassin who targets those with powers, including her family. |
Pitch: | ERAGON meets BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER |
Writer: | Shardae Rudel |
Genre: | Adventure | Fantasy | Young Adult |
Why to Read: | From the first lines, this pulls the reader in with its beautifully crafted imagery, which is all at once dark, horrific, and haunting. The writer creates a fully fleshed out world and somber atmosphere that only increases the tension. Starting with the main characters on the run in a strange land, this story immediately sets itself apart from most high fantasy, maintaining the creativity, scope, and high stakes, but grounding the story in character, emotion, and tone. Blaise is a fantastic protagonist, as her anger management issues and rebelliousness align with her overflowing magical power, complicating her work as an assassin. Her struggle to keep everything in check is compelling, as is her relationship with her loyal and patient best friend Alana, a fully realized character in her own right. You won’t want to stop reading about these two amazing protagonists in this sinister world. |
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