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The Continent
The Continent
The Continent
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The Continent

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Part allegory, part romance and part against-the-odds survival story, Keira Drake's sparkling debut novel engages readers with questions of social responsibility, the nature of peace and violence, and the value—and danger—of nationalism. Thought-provoking, fast-paced and surprising, The Continent will haunt readers long after its covers have been closed.

From a land without war to a continent of two warring nations… one girl's crash landing becomes a fight to survive.

For her sixteenth birthday, Vaela Sun receives the most coveted gift in all the Spire – a trip to the Continent. It seems an unlikely destination for a holiday: a cold, desolate land where two 'uncivilised' nations remain perpetually locked in combat. Most citizens lucky enough to tour the Continent do so to observe the spectacle and violence of war, a thing long banished in the Spire. For Vaela – a talented apprentice cartographer – the journey is a dream come true: a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity to improve upon the maps she's drawn of this vast, frozen land.

But Vaela's dream all too quickly turns to a nightmare as the journey brings her face–to–face with the brutal reality of a war she's only read about. Observing from the safety of a heliplane, Vaela is forever changed by the bloody battle waging far beneath her. And when a tragic accident leaves her stranded on the Continent, she finds herself much closer to danger than she'd ever imagined. Starving, alone and lost in the middle of a war zone, Vaela must try to find a way home – but first, she must survive.

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Release dateApr 1, 2018
ISBN9781489220882
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Keira Drake

Keira Drake is a full-time author and enjoys writing poetry and music in addition to novels. She is an avid gamer with a soft spot for titles that feature epic and astounding storytelling. When not writing or gaming, Keira is likely reading, napping, golfing, drawing or spending time with her sweet, sassy daughter. She lives in Utah and loves it, but is a native Californian and will remind you of that fact at every opportunity.

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    Vaela lives in the Spire. A land who has outlawed war and violence and has striven to provide its citizens with not only basic needs but comfortable lifestyles. For her birthday, Vaela receives a tour to the continent. The continent is a war ravaged land, where death and destruction is ingrained deep into their society. When their touring aircraft develops engine trouble, Vaela escapes by means of the only escape pod. She watches while the aircraft crashes, killing her entire family. Alone and hungry, Vaela ventures from the escape pod, only to be captured by the natives.This was a very interesting premise, with a well developed world. The characters were fascinating. I would love to read more based in this world. I see this book branching out and evolving into a multiple series, multiple timelines adventure. Overall, highly recommended.

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