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That Self-Same Metal (the Forge & Fracture Saga, Book 1) Hardcover - 2023

by Brittany N. Williams

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This stunning YA fantasy debut "seamlessly weaves together history, fantasy, culture, magic, and love" (New York Times bestselling author Daniel Jos Older) and is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Justina Ireland.

The Forge & Fracture Saga brings readers the thrilling story of a Black girl (and sword expert) fighting a Fae uprising in Shakespearean London.

Sixteen-year-old Joan Sands is a gifted craftswoman who creates and upkeeps the stage blades for William Shakespeare's acting company, The King's Men. Joan's skill with her blades comes from a magical ability to control metal--an ability gifted by her Head Orisha, Ogun. Because her whole family is Orisha-blessed, the Sands family have always kept tabs on the Fae presence in London.

Usually that doesn't involve much except noting the faint glow around a Fae's body as they try to blend in with London society, but lately, there has been an uptick in brutal Fae attacks. After Joan wounds a powerful Fae and saves the son of a cruel lord, she is drawn into political intrigue in the human and Fae worlds.

Swashbuckling, romantic, and full of the sights and sounds of Shakespeare's London, this series starter delivers an unforgettable story--and a heroine unlike any other.

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  • Title That Self-Same Metal (the Forge & Fracture Saga, Book 1)
  • Author Brittany N. Williams
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Harry N. Abrams
  • Date 2023-04-25
  • Features Dust Cover
  • ISBN 9781419758645 / 1419758640
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.2 x 5.9 x 1.3 in (20.83 x 14.99 x 3.30 cm)
  • Ages 13 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 8 - 12
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Historical fiction
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2022028492
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Booklist, 03/01/2023, Page 54
  • Kirkus Reviews, 02/15/2023, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 04/01/2023, Page 143
  • Shelf Awareness, 05/12/2023, Page 0

About the author

Brittany N. Williams is a classically trained actress who studied musical theatre at Howard University and Shakespearean performance at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama in London. Previously she's been a principal vocalist at Hong Kong Disneyland, a theater professor at Coppin State University, and made appearances in Queen Sugar and Leverage: Redemption. Her short stories have been published in the Gambit Weekly, Fireside Magazine, and the Star Wars anthology From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back.
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