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    City of Strife: City of Spires, #1
    City of Betrayal: City of Spires, #2
    City of Spires Collection: City of Spires, #0
    Ebook series5 titles

    City of Spires Series

    By Claudie Arseneault

    4/5

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    About this series

    Nothing is going according to plan for Diel Dathirii and his allies. Hellion has entrenched his power in House Dathirii, Hasryan is in Lord Allastam's clutches, and with no one left to poison Master Avenazar, it's only a matter of time before he seeks revenge.

     

    While Nevian scrambles to put together his magical trap, Larryn reaches out to the only person he trusts to save Hasryan: Sora Sharpe. Their impulsive rescue will hurtle Isandor towards a final confrontation—one last opportunity to reclaim House Dathirii and face Master Avenazar. But in order to seize this chance, Diel Dathirii and his allies will need to answer one question: what price are they willing to pay to ensure the future of their loved ones within the City of Spires?

     

    City of Exile is the fourth and final installment of the City of Spires series, a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queer cast. Fans of complex storylines criss-crossing one another, elves and magic, and strong friendships and found families will find everything they need within these pages.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Kraken Collective
    Release dateMay 22, 2023
    City of Strife: City of Spires, #1
    City of Betrayal: City of Spires, #2
    City of Spires Collection: City of Spires, #0

    Titles in the series (5)

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      City of Spires Collection: City of Spires, #0
      City of Spires Collection: City of Spires, #0

      City of Spires Collection: City of Spires, #0

      Claudie Arseneault
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      Isandor, the City of Spires.   Bickering merchant families vie for power through eccentric shows of wealth, their tower homes and magical gardens a stand-in for the gold in their vaults. For decades, trade wars have been internal affairs, but the faraway Myrian Empire has established a new enclave nearby, throwing local politics out of balance. The idealistic Lord Dathirii cannot abide by their morals. He triggers a trading war with them, objecting to their slavery, their magics, and inhumane treatment of their apprentices—one he might win, if only he could convince Isandor's rulers to stop courting Myrian favour for profit.   Sooner or later, the ripples of his war will affect everyone in Isandor—from his own extended family to three friends, living in a homeless shelter at the bottom of the city, desperate to save one of theirs now accused of Isandor's most infamous assassination. Their stories are linked as inextricably as the sprawling bridges and towers they inhabit.   City of Spires is a fantasy series about local politics and platonic relationships told in a mosaic style, with a large queer cast. This collection contains all four books: City of Strife, City of Betrayal, City of Deceit, and City of Exile.

      Isandor, the City of Spires.   Bickering merchant families vie for power through eccentric shows of wealth, their tower homes and magical gardens a stand-in for the gold in their vaults. For decades, trade wars have been internal affairs, but the faraway Myrian Empire has established a new enclave nearby, throwing local politics out of balance. The idealistic Lord Dathirii cannot abide by their morals. He triggers a trading war with them, objecting to their slavery, their magics, and inhumane treatment of their apprentices—one he might win, if only he could convince Isandor's rulers to stop courting Myrian favour for profit.   Sooner or later, the ripples of his war will affect everyone in Isandor—from his own extended family to three friends, living in a homeless shelter at the bottom of the city, desperate to save one of theirs now accused of Isandor's most infamous assassination. Their stories are linked as inextricably as the sprawling bridges and towers they inhabit.   City of Spires is a fantasy series about local politics and platonic relationships told in a mosaic style, with a large queer cast. This collection contains all four books: City of Strife, City of Betrayal, City of Deceit, and City of Exile.

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      City of Strife: City of Spires, #1
      City of Strife: City of Spires, #1

      City of Strife: City of Spires, #1

      Claudie Arseneault
      4/5 - 6 ratings
      4/5 - 6 ratings

      Isandor, City of Spires.   A hundred and thirty years have passed since Arathiel last set foot in his home city. Isandor hasn't changed—bickering merchant families still vie for power through eccentric shows of wealth—but he has. His family is long dead, a magical trap has dulled his senses, and he returns seeking a sense of belonging now long lost.   Arathiel hides in the Lower City, piecing together a new life among in a shelter dedicated to the homeless and the poor, befriending an uncommon trio. When one of them is accused of Isandor's most infamous assassination of the last decade, what little peace Arathiel has managed to find for himself is shattered. In order to save his friend, Arathiel may have to destroy the shreds of home he'd managed to build for himself.   Arathiel could appeal to the Dathirii—a noble elven family who knew him before he disappeared—but he would have to stop hiding, and they have battles of their own to fight. The idealistic Lord Dathirii is waging a battle of honour and justice against the cruel Myrian Empire, objecting to their slavery, their magics, and inhumane treatment of their apprentices. One he could win, if only he could convince Isandor's rulers to stop courting Myrian's favours for profit.   In the ripples that follow Diel's opposition, friendships shatter and alliances crumble. Arathiel, the Dathirii, and everyone in Isandor fights to preserve their homes, even if the struggle changes them irrevocably. -------- City of Strife is the first installment of the City of Spires series, a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queer cast. Fans of complex storylines criss-crossing one another, elves and magic, and strong friendships and found families will find everything they need within these pages.

      Isandor, City of Spires.   A hundred and thirty years have passed since Arathiel last set foot in his home city. Isandor hasn't changed—bickering merchant families still vie for power through eccentric shows of wealth—but he has. His family is long dead, a magical trap has dulled his senses, and he returns seeking a sense of belonging now long lost.   Arathiel hides in the Lower City, piecing together a new life among in a shelter dedicated to the homeless and the poor, befriending an uncommon trio. When one of them is accused of Isandor's most infamous assassination of the last decade, what little peace Arathiel has managed to find for himself is shattered. In order to save his friend, Arathiel may have to destroy the shreds of home he'd managed to build for himself.   Arathiel could appeal to the Dathirii—a noble elven family who knew him before he disappeared—but he would have to stop hiding, and they have battles of their own to fight. The idealistic Lord Dathirii is waging a battle of honour and justice against the cruel Myrian Empire, objecting to their slavery, their magics, and inhumane treatment of their apprentices. One he could win, if only he could convince Isandor's rulers to stop courting Myrian's favours for profit.   In the ripples that follow Diel's opposition, friendships shatter and alliances crumble. Arathiel, the Dathirii, and everyone in Isandor fights to preserve their homes, even if the struggle changes them irrevocably. -------- City of Strife is the first installment of the City of Spires series, a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queer cast. Fans of complex storylines criss-crossing one another, elves and magic, and strong friendships and found families will find everything they need within these pages.

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      City of Betrayal: City of Spires, #2
      City of Betrayal: City of Spires, #2

      City of Betrayal: City of Spires, #2

      Claudie Arseneault
      5/5 - 4 ratings
      5/5 - 4 ratings

      City of Betrayal is the second installment in the City of Spires trilogy. As such, please be advised that its blurb contains spoilers for the first book, City of Strife.  ---- The whole city is searching for Hasryan. 　 Lord Allastam wants to take bloody, ruthless revenge for the murder of his wife. Inspector Sora Sharpe wants to bring him to justice for his crimes against the city. Yet no one knows where to find him except Lord Arathiel Brasten, who vanished 130 years ago only to magically return. 　 While the city's eyes are turned to these two, no one is willing to help Lord Diel Dathirii free Isandor from the influence of the Myrian Enclave and their vengeful leader, Avenazar. High Priest Varden Daramond could help Diel, except Varden has been imprisoned. Lord Dathirii's only hope of rescuing Varden is Arathiel. An alliance with him, however, would invoke the wrath of the Golden Table... and Lord Allastam himself. 　 With enemies gathering around him, Diel is left without allies in Isandor's upper spheres and must place his fate in Lower City residents. But little does he know, the city he's trying to save might well save him in return. ----------- The City of Spires trilogy is a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queercast. Fans of complex storylines criss-crossing one another, elves and magic, and strong friendships and found families will find everything they need within these pages. 

      City of Betrayal is the second installment in the City of Spires trilogy. As such, please be advised that its blurb contains spoilers for the first book, City of Strife.  ---- The whole city is searching for Hasryan. 　 Lord Allastam wants to take bloody, ruthless revenge for the murder of his wife. Inspector Sora Sharpe wants to bring him to justice for his crimes against the city. Yet no one knows where to find him except Lord Arathiel Brasten, who vanished 130 years ago only to magically return. 　 While the city's eyes are turned to these two, no one is willing to help Lord Diel Dathirii free Isandor from the influence of the Myrian Enclave and their vengeful leader, Avenazar. High Priest Varden Daramond could help Diel, except Varden has been imprisoned. Lord Dathirii's only hope of rescuing Varden is Arathiel. An alliance with him, however, would invoke the wrath of the Golden Table... and Lord Allastam himself. 　 With enemies gathering around him, Diel is left without allies in Isandor's upper spheres and must place his fate in Lower City residents. But little does he know, the city he's trying to save might well save him in return. ----------- The City of Spires trilogy is a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queercast. Fans of complex storylines criss-crossing one another, elves and magic, and strong friendships and found families will find everything they need within these pages. 

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      City of Deceit: City of Spires, #3
      City of Deceit: City of Spires, #3

      City of Deceit: City of Spires, #3

      Claudie Arseneault
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      The Myrian Enclave is in disarray after a Dathirii strike team interrupts Avenazar's dangerous ritual, but Diel Dathirii is in no position to take advantage of it while his home is lost to Allastam's soldiers. Despite the Myrian trade war's brutal turn, its key battles still happen in the shadows. Resistance inside the Dathirii Tower organizes itself around the family's new steward, Yultes, even though he is as uncertain of his allegiances as everyone else. Outside, Branwen reaches to every spymaster resource she has to strengthen their position and undermine the Myrian-Allastam alliance. When Master Avenazar recovers from his grievous injury and sets his mind to revenge, the unsteady alliances forged within and without the Dathirii Tower will decide the city's future. City of Deceit is the third installment of the City of Spires series, a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queer cast for fans elves, magic, and strong platonic bonds that defy all odds.

      The Myrian Enclave is in disarray after a Dathirii strike team interrupts Avenazar's dangerous ritual, but Diel Dathirii is in no position to take advantage of it while his home is lost to Allastam's soldiers. Despite the Myrian trade war's brutal turn, its key battles still happen in the shadows. Resistance inside the Dathirii Tower organizes itself around the family's new steward, Yultes, even though he is as uncertain of his allegiances as everyone else. Outside, Branwen reaches to every spymaster resource she has to strengthen their position and undermine the Myrian-Allastam alliance. When Master Avenazar recovers from his grievous injury and sets his mind to revenge, the unsteady alliances forged within and without the Dathirii Tower will decide the city's future. City of Deceit is the third installment of the City of Spires series, a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queer cast for fans elves, magic, and strong platonic bonds that defy all odds.

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      City of Exile: City of Spires, #4
      City of Exile: City of Spires, #4

      City of Exile: City of Spires, #4

      Claudie Arseneault
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      0 ratings

      Nothing is going according to plan for Diel Dathirii and his allies. Hellion has entrenched his power in House Dathirii, Hasryan is in Lord Allastam's clutches, and with no one left to poison Master Avenazar, it's only a matter of time before he seeks revenge.   While Nevian scrambles to put together his magical trap, Larryn reaches out to the only person he trusts to save Hasryan: Sora Sharpe. Their impulsive rescue will hurtle Isandor towards a final confrontation—one last opportunity to reclaim House Dathirii and face Master Avenazar. But in order to seize this chance, Diel Dathirii and his allies will need to answer one question: what price are they willing to pay to ensure the future of their loved ones within the City of Spires?   City of Exile is the fourth and final installment of the City of Spires series, a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queer cast. Fans of complex storylines criss-crossing one another, elves and magic, and strong friendships and found families will find everything they need within these pages.

      Nothing is going according to plan for Diel Dathirii and his allies. Hellion has entrenched his power in House Dathirii, Hasryan is in Lord Allastam's clutches, and with no one left to poison Master Avenazar, it's only a matter of time before he seeks revenge.   While Nevian scrambles to put together his magical trap, Larryn reaches out to the only person he trusts to save Hasryan: Sora Sharpe. Their impulsive rescue will hurtle Isandor towards a final confrontation—one last opportunity to reclaim House Dathirii and face Master Avenazar. But in order to seize this chance, Diel Dathirii and his allies will need to answer one question: what price are they willing to pay to ensure the future of their loved ones within the City of Spires?   City of Exile is the fourth and final installment of the City of Spires series, a multi-layered political fantasy led by an all-queer cast. Fans of complex storylines criss-crossing one another, elves and magic, and strong friendships and found families will find everything they need within these pages.

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