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That Self-Same Metal

The Forge & Fracture Saga, Book 1

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That Self-Same Metal

By: Brittany N. Williams
Narrated by: Patricia Allison
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A stunning YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Justina Ireland, about 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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Ok first off this story was sooo much fun to read and it didn’t lack at all with the whole action from beginning to end. There was a lot of twist and turns that will keep you guessing till the very end. Omg tbh I actually enjoyed the mischief actions of the Fae like a lot and can’t wait to see what happens next in this adventure.

Joan will capture your heart and then some💕💕

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This book is refreshing. If I could have come up with a book that my 15 year old self would have obsessed over, this would be it. It’s a love note to the quirky Black theatre girl who loves Shakespeare and adventure but never saw herself onstage. So well done. I can’t wait for the sequel.

Exactly what I needed.

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This was a wonderful fantasy! I absolutely loved Joan, who is a brilliant heroine, though a bit hard headed at times.
I really appreciated and related with Joan’s experience as a Black woman and what it was like to live in her skin during a fictional Shakespearen London. It was lovely learning about some of the Orisha faith and it’s fantastical imaginings.
The Narrator was beyond brilliant, and was very engaging!!
Look forward to the next adventure for Joan and James.

A brilliant story!!

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So thrilled I stumbled upon this author and narrator. I cannot wait for the sequel!!! 15/10

Incredible story, incredible performance

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