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Second Skin
2024
First Published
3.84
Average Rating
364
Number of Pages

If you love Fourth Wing and From Blood and Ash, then discover this enthralling fantasy novel. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout. ‘Sue Bentley's dark, sensual, magical story will catch you in the gut, move your heart and set your imagination on fire.’ Radio Times ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An epic fantasy which draws in the reader through its strong characterization and vivid imagery.’ Catherine M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am now a committed Sue Bentley fantasy fan.’ Suzan S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book! The world building was fantastic with so many original ideas.’ Kirsty TWO MOONS, TWO HEARTS, TWO SOULS . . . Eighteen-year-old Lady Aledra Jewel-Wing is Drakkoni—a race of shape-shifting dragons who brutally conquered the Esran lands. They are fiercely protective of their pure bloodlines. Aledra’s father is the powerful Lord Commander Artor Jewel-Wing. She was told her mother is dead, but really she was banished for being part-Esran. Aledra is raised on a remote farmstead, keeping her away from the prying eyes of the Drakkoni court. She is mentored to control her secondskin, which is where her dragon form hides. Your firstskin is what you allow the world to see and your secondskin is the true expression of your soul. When war breaks out between the Drakkoni and the Esrans, Aledra is imprisoned and learns the truth about her mother. She escapes from prison and meets Jubal, an Esran whose family were slaughtered by Drakkoni warriors. Aledra conceals her heritage and against all odds they fall in love. Will their love turn to ashes if he finds out who she really is?

Avg Rating
3.84
Number of Ratings
188
5 STARS
37%
4 STARS
29%
3 STARS
19%
2 STARS
11%
1 STARS
4%
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Author

Sue Bentley
Sue Bentley
Author · 53 books

Sue was born in Northampton where she still lives. For many years she worked for Northamptonshire libraries and remains a passionate supporter of Public Libraries. Sue loves everything about books, the feel of them, their smell. the way they look. And has a habit of matching a bookmark to the cover of each book she's reading. The process of reading, the feel of the book, carrying it around in her shoulder bag, sitting in favourite cafes reading all make for a complete sensory experience. Browsing bookshops old and new, talking all things bookish with other book lovers, spending time with other writers and meeting with fans of her own books at author events are her favourite things. That and eating good quality dark chocolate, while writing.

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