About the book
A mage with coveted magic and the scion of a powerful family are magically bound together in service to the Empire in the first book of a spellbinding fantasy trilogy from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso.
Magic is scarce in the Raverran Empire, and those born with such powers are strictly controlled -- taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon army, to be used as weapons in times of war.
Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage mark and thieving to survive. But hers is a rare and dangerous magic, one that threatens the entire Empire.
Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she was born into a treacherous world of political machinations.
But fate has bound the heir and the mage. And as war looms on the horizon, a single spark could turn their city into a pyre.
Praise for Swords and Fire:
\"Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. I couldn't put it down.\"―Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library
\"Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attention excited about what Caruso will write next.\"―BookPage
\"A riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!\"―Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood
Swords and Fire
The Tethered Mage
The Defiant Heir
The Unbound Empire
For more from Melissa Caruso, check out:
Rooks and Ruin
The Obsidian Tower
Editions of The Tethered Mage
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780316466875
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316466868
Read an Excerpt
A mage with coveted magic and the scion of a powerful family are magically bound together in service to the Empire in the first book of a spellbinding fantasy trilogy from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso.
Magic is scarce in the Raverran Empire, and those born with such powers are strictly controlled -- taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon army, to be used as weapons in times of war.
Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage mark and thieving to survive. But hers is a rare and dangerous magic, one that threatens the entire Empire.
Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she was born into a treacherous world of political machinations.
But fate has bound the heir and the mage. And as war looms on the horizon, a single spark could turn their city into a pyre.
Praise for Swords and Fire:
\"Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. I couldn't put it down.\"―Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library
\"Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attention excited about what Caruso will write next.\"―BookPage
\"A riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!\"―Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood
Swords and Fire
The Tethered Mage
The Defiant Heir
The Unbound Empire
For more from Melissa Caruso, check out:
Rooks and Ruin
The Obsidian Tower
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tethered Mage about?
A mage with coveted magic and the scion of a powerful family are magically bound together in service to the Empire in the first book of a spellbinding fantasy trilogy from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso.
Magic is scarce in the Raverran Empire, and those born with such powers are strictly controlled -- taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon army, to be used as weapons in times of war.
Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage mark and thieving to survive. But hers is a rare and dangerous magic, one that threatens the entire Empire.
Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she was born into a treacherous world of political machinations.
But fate has bound the heir and the mage. And as war looms on the horizon, a single spark could turn their city into a pyre.
Praise for Swords and Fire:
\"Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric, with a heroine and other characters whom I really liked as people. I couldn't put it down.\"―Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library
\"Breathtaking... Worth every moment and every page, and should make anyone paying attention excited about what Caruso will write next.\"―BookPage
\"A riveting read, with delicious intrigue, captivating characters, and a brilliant magic system. I loved it from start to finish!\"―Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood
Swords and Fire
The Tethered Mage
The Defiant Heir
The Unbound Empire
For more from Melissa Caruso, check out:
Rooks and Ruin
The Obsidian Tower
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Tethered Mage?
Fiction > Fantasy > Epic fantasy / high fantasy
Where can I read a sample of The Tethered Mage?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316466875
Is The Tethered Mage part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Swords and Fire
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Tethered Mage?
Melissa Caruso
Who is the Publisher of the book The Tethered Mage?
Orbit
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Tethered Mage is available as paperback(ISBN 9780316466875) and ebook(ISBN 9780316466868)
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