Race the Sands by Sarah Beth Durst

Race the Sands by Sarah Beth Durst

“National Velvet

with monsters and a big helping of palace intrigue, Race the Sands is

monstrous (literally), heartwarming, and empowering in equal measure. An

incredibly fun and inspiring read.” – Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale

In this epic standalone fantasy, the acclaimed author of the Queens of Renthia series introduces an imaginative new world in which a pair of strong and determined women risk their lives battling injustice, corruption, and deadly enemies in their quest to become monster racing champions.

Life, death, and rebirth—in

Becar, who you are in this life will determine your next life. Yet there is

hope—you can change your destiny with the choices you make. But for the darkest

individuals, there is no redemption: you come back as a kehok, a monster, and

are doomed to be a kehok for the rest of time.

Unless you can win the

Races.

After a celebrated career as an elite kehok rider, Tamra

became a professional trainer. Then a tragic

accident shattered her confidence, damaged her reputation, and left her nearly

broke. Now, she needs the prize money to prevent the local temple from taking

her daughter away from her, and that means she must once again find a winning

kehok . . . and a rider willing to trust her.

Raia is desperate to get

away from her domineering family and cruel fiancé. As a kehok rider, she could

earn enough to buy her freedom. But she needs a first-rate trainer.

Impressed by the inexperienced

young woman’s determination, Tamra hires Raia and pairs her with a strange new

kehok with the potential to win—if he can be tamed.

But in this sport, if you

forget you’re riding on the back of a monster, you die. Tamra and Raia will

work harder than they ever thought possible to win the deadly Becaran Races—and

in the process, discover what makes this particular kehok so special.

"Durst imbues a thrill-filled story about monster racing with impressive thematic depth and a refreshing spectrum of female characters […] Durst consistently defies expectations in both plot and characterization while exploring sophisticated themes of found family, integrity, and moralityThis excellent epic fantasy will appeal to adult fans of Tamora Pierce and Megan Whalen Turner." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “National Velvet with monsters and a big helping of palace intrigue, Race the Sands is monstrous (literally), heartwarming, and empowering in equal measure. An incredibly fun and inspiring read.” — Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and The Nightingale “Sarah Beth Durst is one of the most prolific authors I know, yet each of her beautiful stories is infused with exciting action and fully rounded characters whose struggles are both relatable and fantastical. Race the Sands is a fast-paced adventure that will have you falling in love with its heroines and the monsters they ride.” — Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Demon Cycle? "RACE THE SANDS is not only a blistering rush through a brilliantly credible and original fantasy landscape, it's the story of resolve, family, and personal destiny we all need. Highly recommended." — Julie E. Czerneda, author of THE GOSSAMER MAGE "Race The Sands is a rousing standalone fantasy adventure....If you're in the mood for monsters or racing or a primarily female cast surviving against all odds, Race The Sands delivers on all counts, in one delightful package that doesn't require a series commitment!" — Fantasy Book Critic "Durst’s latest delivers the same sweeping prose and lush worldbuilding as her “Renthia” series, with strong female protagonists and lively supporting characters. This compelling fantasy will please fans and engage new readers." — Library Journal

Sarah Beth Durst is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Spellshop, as well as over twenty-five fantasy books for adults, teens, and kids, including the Queens of Renthia series, Drink Slay Love, and Spark. She has won an American Library Association Alex Award and a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for the Andre Norton Nebula Award three times. She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat.

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ISBN 13	9780062888617
ISBN 10	0062888617
Title	Race the Sands
Author	Sarah Beth Durst
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	2020-05-28
Number of pages	544
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