{"product_id":"that-self-same-metal-the-forge-fracture-saga-book-1-9781419758652","title":"That Self-Same Metal (the Forge \u0026 Fracture Saga, Book 1)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis stunning YA fantasy debut \"seamlessly weaves together history, fantasy, culture, magic, and love\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Daniel José Older) and is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Justina Ireland. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Forge \u0026amp; Fracture Saga brings readers the thrilling story of a Black girl (and sword expert) fighting a Fae uprising. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sixteen-year-old Joan Sands is a gifted craftswoman who creates and upkeeps the stage blades for William Shakespeare's acting company, The King's Men. Joan's skill with her blades comes from a magical ability to control metal--an ability gifted by her Head Orisha, Ogun. Because her whole family is Orisha-blessed, the Sands family have always kept tabs on the Fae presence in London. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Usually that doesn't involve much except noting the faint glow around a Fae's body as they try to blend in with London society, but lately, there has been an uptick in brutal Fae attacks. After Joan wounds a powerful Fae and saves the son of a cruel lord, she is drawn into political intrigue in the human and Fae worlds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Swashbuckling and romantic, this series starter delivers an unforgettable story--and a heroine unlike any other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Forge \u0026amp; Fracture Saga\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat Self-Same Metal \u003c\/i\u003e(#1) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaint-Seducing Gold\u003c\/i\u003e (#2) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIron Tongue of Midnight\u003c\/i\u003e (#3)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15554426\"\u003eBrittany N. Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419758652\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419758659\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF019030\"\u003eFantasy | Epic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF019040\"\u003eFantasy | Historical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF024120\"\u003eHistorical | Renaissance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrittany N. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is a classically trained actress who studied Musical Theatre at Howard University and Shakespearean performance at the Royal Central School of Speech \u0026amp; Drama in London. Previously she's been a principal vocalist at Hong Kong Disneyland, a theater professor at Coppin State University, and made appearances in \u003ci\u003eQueen Sugar \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLeverage: Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e. Her short stories have been published in \u003ci\u003eThe Gambit Weekly, Fireside Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e anthology \u003ci\u003eFrom a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48457456845037,"sku":"9781419758652","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_d43fb993-c2ca-4eae-8cc5-7a768f29923e.jpg?v=1753581548","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/that-self-same-metal-the-forge-fracture-saga-book-1-9781419758652","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}