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The Bear House

Scales and Stardust

by Meaghan McIsaac
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Return to the gritty medieval world of the Bear Highen in this thrilling high fantasy follow-up to The Bear House.
The war in the Bear Highen is over. Aster, at thirteen, has defeated her uncle and become the High Queen. Peace is good, but things are still difficult: political challenges confront her, personal challenges stymie her, and the massive Hemoth Bear, symbol of the House of the Bear, is beginning to resist her control.
When, during a royal hunt, Aster stumbles on a young girl living in a nest of wyverns, matters become even more complex. Because this girl is not a girl at all. She is a living star, come down from her constellation, on a mission both terrible and glorious. And there is no shortage of those who want to use her cosmic powers for their own ends—rival kings, rival friends, and even three deadly sisters from the plane of demons, one of whom has an offer for Aster she may find it difficult to refuse....
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  • Release date

    November 1, 2022

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780823454037

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780823454037
      • File size: 3585 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.3
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      September 1, 2022
      Fourteen-year-old Aster Lourdes is now the Major, ruler of the Bear Highen, but there's still turmoil in the kingdoms in this sequel to The Bear House (2021). When a star falls from On-High, something that hasn't happened in 200 years, royalty from all over flock to the Kingdom of Felisbrook for the Shooting Star Parade. The new Queen of Felisbrook, Iris Goreman, although selected by a High Beast, isn't accepted by everyone. Some in the kingdom are still loyal to the previous--now exiled--ruler. When Iris, Aster, and Aster's friends Dev, Lorc, and Quintin discover a mysterious girl in the Deadwood, they have no idea of the danger that awaits. The Moon Door is open, and the Terror Maids, a trio of sisters turned into Moon Demons, have plans for the girl that threaten the entire Highen. This medieval fantasy has court politics, lovable and unique beasts, spooky evil creatures, and just a hint of romance. The intricate lore of this constellation-inspired world continues to grow. As before, there's a complete story arc but still many open threads that could be explored. Patience is required, as this tale takes a while to get going and sometimes the writing feels repetitive, but it pays off in a cinematic finale. Most characters are assumed White; Iris has brown skin. Not quite as captivating as the first book, but the rich worldbuilding continues to shine. (map) (Fantasy. 10-14)

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.3
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4

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