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War rages on in the second heart-pounding novel in M. H. Ayindes relentless epic fantasy series The Invoker Trilogy, a sweeping epic of revenge and rebellion set in a richly drawn world of warring clans and ancestor magic.A DANCE OF RAGE. A DANCE OF RUIN. A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES. Tension simmers across the Nine Lands. In the capital, the people of Lordsgrave seethe with resentment after the horrors of the greyblood attack. Clan Adatali is in open rebellion against the king, and as war in the Feverlands rages on, a humble tree fellerwho looks a lot like missing invoker Jinao Mizitohas not forgotten the promise he made to avenge his brother. Meanwhile, in the shadows, the kings daughter Lyela continues to move her pieces across the board. Can the people of the Nine Lands reclaim their stolen history and unlock the secrets that have been kept from them for centuries? Praise for the Invoker Trilogy: The exhilarating must-read fantasy debut of the year. Tasha Suri A truly excellent debut. James Islington Ayinde is a master storyteller. Andrea Stewart The Invoker Trilogy A Song of Legends Lost A Dance of Burning Blades

The epic second book in M. H. Ayinde's relentlessly gripping Invoker Trilogy, following the Sunday Times bestselling debut A Song of Legends Lost.Tension simmers across Nine Lands. In the capital, the people of Lordsgrave seethe with resentment after the horrors of the greyblood attack. Clan Adatali are in open rebellion against the king. And as war in the Feverlands rages on, a humble tree feller who looks a lot like missing invoker Jinao Mizito, has not forgotten the promise he made to avenge his brother.Meanwhile, in the shadows, the king's daughter Lyela continues to move her pieces across the board. Will the people of Nine Lands reclaim their stolen history and unlock the secrets that have been kept from them for centuries? A Dance of Burning Blades is a sweeping epic of revenge and rebellion set in a richly drawn world of warring clans and ancestor magic.Reader reviews:'Epic fantasy fans you are truly missing out if you haven't checked out this series yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A Song of Legends Lost is the best fantasy book I've ever read, and the sequel did not disappoint! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolutely brilliant sequel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Not only my fave read this year, but my fave book ever!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you love high fantasy please go check out this series. It deserves ALL the hype' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm in absolute awe of this masterpiece. Truly the most original, complex, global SFF I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for A Song of Legends Lost: 'A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - the exhilarating must-read fantasy debut of 2025'Tasha Suri, 'A truly excellent debut, with a genuinely fascinating magic system, engaging characters and deep worldbuilding. A fantastic read'James Islington, author of The Will of the Many'An epic tale of conflict, betrayal, and intrigue . . . M. H. Ayinde weaves a rich and engrossing story through a unique and fascinating world'Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song'Stunning and vividly told . . . Ayinde is a master storyteller'Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter

'A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - an exhilarating must-read fantasy debut' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne*** Finalist for the Locus Award for Best First Novel ****** Shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel and Best Newcomer ***A SONG OF REBELLION. A SONG OF WAR. A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST.In the Nine Lands, only those of noble blood can summon the spirits of their ancestors to fight in battle. But when Temi, a commoner from the slums, accidentally invokes a powerful spirit, she sets in motion a chain of events that will change her world forever.For not everything that can be invoked is an ancestor. And some of the spirits that can be drawn from the ancestral realm are more dangerous than anyone can imagine.A relentlessly gripping tale of revenge and rebellion set in a richly imagined world of warring clans and ancestor magic, A Song of Legends Lost is an unmissable debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy, perfect for fans of John Gwynne, Anthony Ryan and Evan Winter.'A truly excellent debut, with a genuinely fascinating magic system, engaging characters and deep worldbuilding. A fantastic read'James Islington, author of The Will of the Many'An epic tale of conflict, betrayal, and intrigue . . . M. H. Ayinde weaves a rich and engrossing story through a unique and fascinating world'Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song'Stunning and vividly told . . . Ayinde is a master storyteller'Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard DaughterReader reviews:'To me, it was perfect. It is what I have been searching for and it felt like home. One of the easiest 5* I have ever given'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was INCREDIBLE. It was an amazing start to a trilogy, a blazing debut, and overall, just so, so good'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A breathtaking debut that delivers a compelling mix of action, intrigue and emotional depth . . . an absolute must-read'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my GOD. Temi, my GIRL! Jinao, badass. Runt, JEEEEESUS . . . thank you M. H. Ayinde for a fantastic book'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A breath of fresh air . . . I cannot recommend this enough and am waiting so impatiently for book 2'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book has filled the gaping holes that the Throne of Glass and Game of Thrones series have left in my heart . . . Watch out Sanderson and Martin, Ayinde is incoming!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So impeccably done. In awe of the skill on display here, from the prose to the worldbuilding to the character work to the sheer breadth of it all'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely loved this book! . . . till thinking about it days after I finished'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Exhilarating . . . delivers an unrelenting ride of action, intrigue and emotional depth'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Quite simply a work of art . . . I will be thinking about A Song of Legends Lost for a very long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - the exhilarating must-read fantasy debut of 2025' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine ThroneIn the kingdom of Nine Lands, incursions by an ancient enemy are dealt with by the Invoker clans - warriors of noble blood who can summon their ancestors to fight with them in battle. But when Temi, a commoner from the slums, accidentally invokes a powerful spirit, she finds it could hold the key to ending this centuries-long war.But as secrets long buried come to light, Temi will learn that not everything that can be invoked is an ancestor, and some of the spirits that can be drawn from the ancestral realm are more dangerous than anyone can imagine.'A Song of Legends Lost is stunning and vividly told . . . Ayinde is a master storyteller, and readers are in good hands from the very first pages to the very last'Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter'A whirlwind debut of ferocious talent and compulsive storytelling that lifts you up from the first page and never lets go. It's joyous from end to end - and highly recommended!'Lavie Tidhar, World Fantasy Award-winning author

The epic second book in M. H. Ayinde's relentlessly gripping Invoker Trilogy, following the Sunday Times bestselling debut A Song of Legends Lost.Tension simmers across Nine Lands. In the capital, the people of Lordsgrave seethe with resentment after the horrors of the greyblood attack. Clan Adatali are in open rebellion against the king. And as war in the Feverlands rages on, a humble tree feller who looks a lot like missing invoker Jinao Mizito, has not forgotten the promise he made to avenge his brother.Meanwhile, in the shadows, the king's daughter Lyela continues to move her pieces across the board. Will the people of Nine Lands reclaim their stolen history and unlock the secrets that have been kept from them for centuries? A Dance of Burning Blades is a sweeping epic of revenge and rebellion set in a richly drawn world of warring clans and ancestor magic.Praise for A Song of Legends Lost: 'A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - the exhilarating must-read fantasy debut of 2025'Tasha Suri, 'A truly excellent debut, with a genuinely fascinating magic system, engaging characters and deep worldbuilding. A fantastic read'James Islington, author of The Will of the Many'An epic tale of conflict, betrayal, and intrigue . . . M. H. Ayinde weaves a rich and engrossing story through a unique and fascinating world'Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song'Stunning and vividly told . . . Ayinde is a master storyteller'Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter