Maker of Gods - (Mistress of Bones) by Maria Z Medina (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In the swashbuckling finale to the Mistress of Bones duology perfect for fans of The Bone Shard Daughter and Six of Crows, a necromancer and the God of Death must outwit the Gods themselves--or end the world trying

Necromancer Azul del Arroyo only wanted one thing: to steal her sister back from Death by reclaiming her sister's bones. But after inadvertently uncovering a plot to reawaken the gods and suffering a great loss, she feels further from her goal than ever.

In exchange for a chance to save her sister, Azul's only choice is to work together with Death, now in Enjul's body, to uncover an underground group set on finding the rest of the gods in the blood-red city of Bremón. And with his mysterious motivations, silver tongue, and magnetic interest in Azul, Death does not make it easy.

Determined to get revenge on the Faceless Witch, Nereida, the Count, and Esparza also find their way to Bremón to join Azul, only to discover that Death is not the only god who has already awakened...and the rest of the gods are not as merciful.

Lies, games, and gods collide in Maria Z. Medina's masterful follow-up to Mistress of Bones, where the only thing stronger than the divine is human will.

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Praise for Mistress of Bones:

"Confident prose, strong characterizations, and imaginative Spanish-tinged mythology blend to deliver a rich and intricately crafted fantasy world. Descriptions of powerful characters struggling to navigate the actions of brutal yet self-sacrificing gods further enrich this sprawling series opener." - Publishers Weekly

"Medina's high-concept world building permeates the story in fascinating detail...A compelling read, ending with a cliff-hanger sure to draw readers back for the rest of the duology." - Booklist

"This debut fantasy from author Maria Z. Medina invites readers to a world of floating continents, absent gods, flashing rapiers, and swashbuckling adventure. Using flashbacks and multiple POVs, Medina tells the story of Azul del Arroyo, a modest young necromancer who just wants to bring her sister back from the dead. Look for lots of atmospheric tragedy and romance, with a love interest who happens to be the Emissary of the Lord Death." - Goodreads, "Hot Ones: Readers' 80 Most Anticipated New Summer Books"

"Mistress of Bones is an epic, multi-POV fantasy of love, loss and defiance in the face of death. Maria Z. Medina's can't-miss debut is perfect for fans of The Bone Shard Daughter and Six of Crows." - Geek Girl Authority

"Mistress of Bones is a breath of fresh air, with richly layered worldbuilding, complex social dynamics, and morally grey characters you can't help but root for. Intricately plotted, the enemies-to-lovers romance between Azul del Arroyo and Virel Enjul is spectacular--the tension and chemistry absolutely drips off the page. A masterful debut!" - Keshe Chow, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girl with No Reflection

"Mistress of Bones features the bold, complex world-building I love most in fantasy. It felt like stepping into one of my favorite RPGs--so many rich details to discover on each page. Not to mention, plenty of characters to root for." - Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands series

"Bone magic, rapier duels, and fickle gods-Mistress of Bones is a masterclass in worldbuilding, with a setting that is wholly original and deliciously atmospheric, and characters that will steal your heart." - Genoveva Dimova, author of Foul Days

"Mistress of Bones is a richly imagined, high stakes fantasy steeped in intrigue, magic, myth, and necromancy. From the memorable cast to the lush worldbuilding, I couldn't put this book down." - Rati Mehrotra, author of Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove

"Mistress of Bones' rich storytelling pulls you into a wholly imaginative world filled with an engrossing cast of characters. I can't help but applaud this ambitious tale of gods and magic, of secrets and betrayals, and of a girl fighting against all odds to save her sister from Death himself." - Jasmine Skye, author of Daughter of the Bone Forest

"Medina's thoughtful, beautiful prose paints a lushly-imagined fantasy world that utterly entranced me. Readers will be quick to fall under the spell of this spooky yet swashbuckling debut." - Andrea Tang, author of These Deadly Prophecies

"With evocative worldbuilding, biting prose, and an intriguing cast of characters, Mistress of Bones is a transportive dark fantasy readers will eagerly devour." - Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace and This Cursed Light

About the Author

Born and raised in Spain, Maria Z. Medina loves everything speculative and fantasy. She is a writer and an avid video game player who discovered the joy of making up stories at a young age, aided by her grandmother's love for books and sci-fi/fantasy TV shows. Her short fiction has appeared in various fantasy and science-fiction publications.