Iron Heart: 2 (Crier's War | 2)

Critically acclaimed author Nina Varela delivers a stunning sequel to the richly imagined queer epic fantasy Crier’s War | which SLJ called “perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass.” For too long | Automae have lorded over the kingdom of Rabu | oppressing its human citizens. But the human revolution has risen | and at its heart is Ayla. Once a handmaiden | now a fugitive | Ayla narrowly escaped the palace of Lady Crier | the girl she would’ve killed if she hadn’t fallen in love first.  Now Ayla has pledged her allegiance to Queen Junn | who can help accomplish the human rebellion’s ultimate goal: destroy the Iron Heart. Without its power | the Automae will be weakened to the point of extinction. Ayla wants to succeed | but can’t shake the strong feelings she’s developed for Crier. And unbeknownst to her | Crier has also fled the palace | taking up among traveling rebels | determined to find and protect Ayla. Even as their paths collide | nothing can prepare them for the dark secret underlying the Iron Heart.