Island of Exiles

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On the storm-torn desert island of Shiara, death is inevitable. The clan comes before self, and protecting her home means Khya is a warrior above all else. Leaving the clan is a betrayal and a death sentence. But they've already betrayed her. And their thousand-year secrets reach around the world. To save her brother's life and keep her island from dissolving into the sea, her only choice is to turn against her clan and go on the run in a world where every breath is a battle.

Erica is many things, but most notably a writer, reader, choreographer, movie and musical theater-nut, sucker for romance, and quasi-recluse. After graduating with a double major in psychology and creative writing from Florida State, she began pursuing her career as an author. She loves the beach but hates the heat, has equal passions for Salvador Dali, Venetian Carnival masks, unique jewelry, and dreams of traveling the world on a cruise ship. Or a private yacht. You know, whatever works.

Cameron expertly blends worldbuilding and intriguing characters with page-turning action scenes and a story that builds in tension and complexity. The novel's commitment to diversity adds new dimensions to thestory, as the cast is entirely nonwhite, and the clan recognizes nonbinary gender identities and complex sexual orientations. This is a rare gem of abook.... fresh, original series starter. Starred Kirkus Review Erica Cameron's ISLAND OF EXILES is a remarkable achievement: a fantasy world so richly imagined, so finely detailed, and so strikingly original, even the most incredible elements feel totally real. The energy of the desosa will tingle along your skin as you race through this amazing book, and at journey's end, you'll long for the sequel so you can immerse yourself once more in the mysteries of Itagami! -Joshua David Bellin, author of the Survival Colony series Island of Exiles is imaginative, bold, and as electrifying as a Shiara storm.-Lori Lee, author of Gates of Thread and Stone and The Infinite. A beautifully wrought fantasy filled with magic, rebellion, and romance, plus a strong, butt-kicking heroine to root for!-Lea Nolan, USA Today Bestselling author of Conjure, Allure, and Illusion I was consumed by the savage mysteries of Cameron's harsh and haunting fantasy world. A story of love and loss as searing as the desert heat.-Diana Peterfreund, author of For Darkness Shows the Stars Harrowing and heartfelt. The intricately-realized world of ISLAND OF EXILES crackles with harsh magic and gripping suspense.-A.R. Kahler, author of The Immortal Circus series ISLAND OF EXILES has everything I've been looking for in a fantasy--powerful characters, magical powers that make me itch with envy, and a spoken language that is as intrinsic to the story as it is beautiful.-Amber Lough, author of The Fire Wish and The Blind Wish