A Dance of Burning Blades

De: M. H. Ayinde

War rages on in the second heart-pounding novel in M. H. Ayinde’s 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.

Tension simmers across 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 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. Can the people of the Nine Lands reclaim their stolen history and unlock the secrets that have been kept from them for centuries?

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A Song of Legends Lost is stunning and vividly told, an incredible blend of tech and magic in a world where the characters are rediscovering the truth. It is impossible not to be swept away, to yearn as hard as the characters do, to feel both dread and joy as the events unfold. Ayinde is a master storyteller." (Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter)

"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)

"A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - the exhilarating must-read fantasy debut of 2025."
(Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne)

‘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, New York Times bestselling author )

"A hugely ambitious science-fantasy epic, 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)

"Ayinde storms into the fantasy genre with a triumphant shout of a novel, and takes no prisoners. Ayinde invokes the storied tradition of epic fantasy whilst giving it a glorious new twist." (Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, bestselling author of A Principle of Moments)

"Intricate and imaginative, A Song of Legends Lost is a masterpiece of storytelling, where every secret begets a deeper, more pressing mystery. Ayinde's world is both ancient and new, satisfying but moreish, poisonous yet oh so delicious - a book fulfilling wishes you never knew you'd made." (Devin Madson, author of We Ride the Storm)

"M.H. Ayinde has layered a cast of instantly-compelling characters and a gripping plot over a setting that blends fantasy and sci-fi in fascinating ways." (Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld)

"Every now and then I read a book that reminds me why I fell in love with fantasy. A Song of Legends Lost is such a book! Ayinde has crafted a masterpiece bursting with imagination, feeling, and just sheer awesomeness. I had a ton of fun reading this and I know readers will too." (Tobi Ogundiran, Locus Award nominated author of Jackal, Jackal)