a lie of desert red

death dreamer legacy book two

What is the true cost of loyalty?

Lyda has returned to the safety of the Illarum, but nothing is as it should be. The infirmary is full to bursting, food is scarce, and Lorcan is gone. Siva's silver scissors haunt the endless peace of the white place, and their blades bar Lyda from her dreams.

After the devastating attack on Port Royal, war is the word on everyone's lips. When leaders from across the islands gather for the first Four-Land Council in history, Lyda is unwillingly drawn into the machinations of the powerful and the service of her King.

Lyda is torn: the country of her birth is no longer the only one that holds her loyalty, and she must choose where her future lies. The choice will test her resolve, her commitment, and her love - it could even threaten her life.

What will Lyda sacrifice for the country of her heart?

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praise for a lie of desert red

‘I devoured A Lie of Desert Red in one weekend, and I loved every second of being immersed in this intriguing world … Hart is a gifted storyteller with a voice that is both ancient and fresh. She is a magician with words.’

- Grendolyn Soleil, award-winning author of The Mermaids Melt at Dawn

‘Another brilliant book in this series from R. K. Hart … I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure of this second book, and watching the main character Lyda mature and develop.’

- Goodreads Review

‘A simply stunning follow up to To Dream of White and Gold - set in an engrossing world that I think about long after I stop reading, the gorgeous characters relate to each other intimately, respectfully and in ways seldom encountered in young adult fiction … I can't wait til my niece is old enough to read this series - the subtle subversion of gender and sexuality norms is the kind of influence that empowers young women as they grow into themselves in a world that would hold them back.’

- Goodreads Review

‘Such a wonderful, delicious, rich story … R.K. Hart has done a spectacular job of fleshing out the nuance of love and loyalty.’

- Goodreads Review

‘The Death Dreamer Legacy series is like a mix between Shadow and Bone and A Court of Thorns and Roses … There's magical powers, there's bigotry and fear, there are distinctly culturally rich and uniquely lored territories prone to power struggles, there's plotting, betrayal, secrets… There's adventure, there's love, there's family, friendship, honor and duty … What more could you ask for?’

- Anto, Multicolored Book Reviews