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STELLA ATRIUM
SPECULATIVE FICTION WRITER
STELLA ATRIUM
SPECULATIVE FICTION WRITER
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The Heart Scarab
BOOK Two of the Duchy Wars
Bybiis has successfully thwarted her nemesis Ulaya and captured a clutch of serpent pouches that carry a certain magic. Against her will, the pouches get distributed among warriors of the Siibabean, so Bybiis goes her own way for discovering more about her beastmaster powers.
Meanwhile, Stuben el Cylahi has taken a position as police in the duchy capital of Urbyd where he butts heads with his boss Rufus el Arrivi. Stuben realizes that he also must strike out on his own and joins a group of Rundi who are on mission to recover some quarry slaves. His witness of coming events makes him wish that he had remained nearby Rufus.
Can Stuben regain his tribal status?
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Praise for The Heart Scarab
For fans of speculative fiction who crave rich world building, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes, The Heart Scarab is nothing short of essential reading.
The BookViral Review
An elaborate and enthralling fantasy. Reminiscent of Robin Hobb’s legendary fantasy series, the immersive vernacular and eccentrically crafted language fully transports readers to. The alternating narrative structure provides readers with a full picture of this meticulously constructed realm, while the intermingling plotlines keep the elaborate prose at a persistent pace. Striking a confident balance between political intrigue, rich character study, and trenchant but epic dystopian themes, this second novel of Atrium’s series shines as an exhilarating and original piece of fantasy.
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The Heart Scarab - The BookViral Review
Stella Atrium’s The Heart Scarab, the powerful second installment in The Duchy Wars series, is a sweeping tale of political fantasy and magical realism that grips readers from the opening page.
What makes The Heart Scarab especially compelling is its cast of unforgettable characters.
Atrium’s prose is lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into a story that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally charged. She has a gift for weaving narrative threads that span cultures, classes, and species, creating a mosaic of voices that together tell a powerful, unified story. The novel’s pacing keeps readers engaged throughout, with each chapter offering new revelations, challenges, and moments of profound reflection.
The Heart Scarab is a triumphant achievement that seamlessly blends political fantasy with magical realism, delivering a narrative both timely and timeless. For fans of speculative fiction who crave rich world building, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes, The Heart Scarab is nothing short of essential reading.
Atrium has crafted a visionary work that resonates long after the final page is turned, leaving readers eager for the next chapter in this extraordinary saga.
It is an unreservedly recommended Golden Quill read.
