{"product_id":"legendborn","title":"Legendborn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLegendborn\u003c\/i\u003e by Tracy Deonn is a groundbreaking fantasy novel that seamlessly blends ancient lore with modern-day challenges. The story centres around sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews, who is grappling with the recent loss of her mother. Seeking an escape from her grief, Bree enrols in a residential programme for high school students at a university, hoping for a fresh start. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when she witnesses a terrifying attack on her very first night in the programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA flying demon, feeding on human energies, introduces Bree to a hidden world of magic and danger. She soon discovers a secret society known as the \"Legendborn\"—a group of warriors claiming lineage to King Arthur's knights—who dedicate their lives to hunting down these dark creatures. Her encounter with a mysterious mage, a self-proclaimed \"Merlin,\" who tries and fails to erase her memories, triggers a series of mystical experiences for Bree, unveiling her own latent powers and a buried memory concerning her mother's death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to find answers, Bree infiltrates the Legendborn society, navigating the complexities of heritage and destiny. As she delves deeper, she learns that the Legendborn are on the brink of a magical war, and she must decide whether to use her newfound abilities to dismantle the society from within or join the fight alongside them. Bree's quest is a thrilling exploration of self-discovery and empowerment, set against a backdrop of ancient magic and timeless conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOME LEGACIES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I love the feeling of a magical world existing just beneath the surface of our own and this story gave me everything I wanted: incredible characters, ancient lore, and secret societies—all grounded in our very real, very flawed world...\" –\u003cb\u003eLeigh Bardugo, author of \u003ci\u003eShadow and Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn explosive fantasy debut that is taking TikTok by storm. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, and \u003ci\u003eCinderella is Dead\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with mystery and Southern Black Girl Magic, Tracy Deonn’s \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eLegendborn\u003c\/i\u003e offers the dark allure of \u003ci\u003eCity of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e with a modern-day twist on a classic legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old \u003cb\u003eBree Matthews\u003c\/b\u003e wants to escape. A residential programme for bright high-schoolers seems like the perfect opportunity—until she witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA flying demon feeding on human energies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA secret society of so-called \"Legendborn\" that hunt the creatures down.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA mysterious mage who calls himself a \"Merlin\" and who attempts—and fails—to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory about her mother. Now Bree will do whatever it takes to discover the truth, even infiltrate the Legendborn. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and foretell a magical war, Bree must decide how far she’ll go for the truth. Should she use her magic to take the society down—or join the fight?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award, and a New York Times bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45686141583596,"sku":"9781398501874","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781398501874.jpg?v=1725462649","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/legendborn","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}