This sets off a bloody struggle for succession in which two of his sons vie for supremacy.Įona is thrust into the middle of the conflict as one of the few remaining people able to call upon the unstoppable force of dragon energy. The plot is driven forward at breakneck pace by the death of the all-powerful emperor. Eona is not set in a typical fantasy realm, but in a world grounded in the culture and traditions of ancient China. Eona must instead deal with a viscous human enemy whose lust for power and sadism leaves her vulnerable to exploitation and possession. Out the door go Orcs, elves and evil gods. The series is a refreshing new take on the staple fantasy coming-of-age novel. If that were not enough, she is also cast an unready saviour of her land from political turmoil and despotic rule. She must overcome prejudice and distrust, while at the same time battling to control her newfound elemental power. Now that her gender is revealed and magical power is at her fingertips, Eona must confront an extraordinary set of challenges. Goodman has followed up with Eona, a sequel and conclusion to the series. The coming-of-age story of Eona, a young girl who masquerades as a boy in the hope being chosen as a Dragoneye apprentice, was the deserved winner of the 2008 Aurealis award for Australia's best fantasy novel. Australian author Alison Goodman achieved local and international success with her fantasy novel Eon.
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