House of Bastiion

House of Bastiion is the first installment in the epic fantasy series, The Haidren Legacy. An immersive adventure loaded with political intrigue, sharp objects, and complicated characters, this treacherous saga packs a legendary punch for NA and upper YA readers alike. Fans of Brandon Sanderson, Morgan Rhodes, and Robin Hobb won't be able to resist! Behind the mask of duty and power, no one is who they seem...Centuries after the Forgotten Wars ravaged the world and turned it to ash, the Houses of Pilar, Darakai, Boreal, and Bastiion forged an accord with the royal line of Thoarne, founding a Quadren of advisory to the throne of Orynthia. Every generation, a single haidren from each of the four Houses is appointed to this coveted chair.Upon her Ascension to adulthood, Luscia Tiergan takes her seat at court as al'haidren to the House of Boreal and is quickly drawn into a maze of political traps and dark secrets. As she adjusts to her new life, Luscia uncovers a pattern of forgotten children, slain in the streets of Bastiion.Raised on superstitious rumors about Boreal's penchant for sorcery, Zaethan Kasim, al'haidren to the House of Darakai, inevitably clashes with Luscia when she arrives in Bastiion. But when his position is threatened by an old rival, Zaethan is forced to set aside his hatred and form an uneasy alliance with the Boreali al'haidren to secure his claim.Following a disturbing stream of innocent bloodshed across Orynthia, Luscia and Zaethan discover their ideals are far more aligned than they might have imagined. But in a land of war and deceit, the path to peace should never be trusted. Applause for House of Bastiion"Much of Kolarich's series opener delivers stellar worldbuilding... A creative fantasy with a strange, supremely detailed world and an extraordinary cast."- KIRKUS "An absolutely ethereal journey into an utterly unique and cleverly crafted world that fans of epic fantasy will have enough to sink their teeth into for years to come. Lyrical prose and startlingly vivid characters bring Orynthia to stunning life. An incredible debut from KL Kolarich."- Sarah M. Cradit, USA Today bestselling author of the Kingdom of the White Sea series "K.L. Kolarich weaves together stunning prose and rich world building. Tailored perfectly for epic fantasy readers, House of Bastiion is an enchanting debut."- Nina Walker, USA Today bestselling author of The Color Alchemist Series "An immersive clash of vivid cultures in a bold new world. Kolarich's House of Bastiion is the perfect medley of intrigue, danger, court politics, and magic."- Casey L. Bond, award-winning author of When Wishes Bleed "A new to me author who delivers an intriguing and complete tale. Intricate world building with a little romance. Rich in detail, this author knows how to hold your attention. Lovers of high fantasy will devour this. House of Bastiion is unmissable. Simply spellbinding."- Julieanne Lynch, award-winning author of Within the Shadows The SeriesDive into the alluring world of Orynthia by exploring additional THL references online. For a more immersive reader experience, utilize the interactive website during your readthrough for access to the mobile glossary, pronunciation audio, apothic catalog, bloodlines, and geographical biographies!