In this critically acclaimed high-stakes fantasy from Henry H. Neff, two unlikely allies--the magical prodigy and Faeregine princess Hazel and the secret genius and servant-boy Hob--confront a conspiracy that will shake the ancient world of Impyrium to its foundations.Hazel Faeregine has always been good at magic. It is common knowledge that all Faeregines are good at magic (they are royals, after all), but it seems Hazel's powers are something more. To preserve her family's power and legacy as well as the realm, Hazel must leave the comfort of the sheltered world she knows and take on the new role of powerful mystic. At least there is Hob, a commoner boy who becomes an unlikely friend when she needs one the most. But you don't have to be a princess or a mystic to have a secret, and Hob's might be the one that destroys them all.Henry Neff delivers an impressive start to this fresh fantasy trilogy. Entertainment Weekly gave Impyrium an A grade, saying, "Neff expertly crafts a world that is both stunning in its detail and impressive in scope...one readers will be eager to return to."
Industry Reviews
A rare jewel. A new classic in the fantasy genre. --Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series" A magnificent, rich, exhilarating book. Epic in every way, it takes you to another world with countless characters, creatures, and lands, with endless imagination. I say this with all honesty: I haven t read about a world so deep, so purely magical, so well-developed, since Harry Potter. --James Dashner, author of the bestselling Maze Runner trilogy" The world of Impyrium is fully formed, down to the last detail, which allows Neff to expertly touch upon themes of social unrest and class disparity, while still telling a heart pounding, adventure-packed story. An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016--Entertainment Weekly" Neff s novel is wonderfully detailed, building a rich and fascinating picture of a complex society. The book s real joys come from watching Hazel find herself, coming stunningly alive, more vividly and deliciously than she could remember. Readers will share her excitement and eagerly await the next book. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)" Neff offers a meaty, nearly 600-page series opener, an indulgence for readers thirsting for a futuristic cloak-and-daggers plot with magical creatures...An adolescent version of a Game of Thrones-like plot that unfurls with players on both sides vying for their rightful places. --Kirkus" Grade: A. Neff expertly crafts a world that is both stunning in its detail, and impressive in scope...the novel is packed with both story and high stakes as both Hazel and Hob are forced to deal with not just peer rivalry and academic difficulties, but also class disparity, civil unrest, and societal expectations. In this way Neff has created not just a world that not only exists on its own, but one readers will be eager to return to.--Entertainment Weekly" "A rare jewel. A new classic in the fantasy genre."--Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series "A magnificent, rich, exhilarating book. Epic in every way, it takes you to another world with countless characters, creatures, and lands, with endless imagination. I say this with all honesty: I haven't read about a world so deep, so purely magical, so well-developed, since Harry Potter. "--James Dashner, author of the bestselling Maze Runner trilogy "The world of Impyrium is fully formed, down to the last detail, which allows Neff to expertly touch upon themes of social unrest and class disparity, while still telling a heart pounding, adventure-packed story. " An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016--Entertainment Weekly "Neff's novel is wonderfully detailed, building a rich and fascinating picture of a complex society. The book's real joys come from watching Hazel find herself, coming stunningly "alive, more vividly and deliciously than she could remember." Readers will share her excitement and eagerly await the next book. "--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Neff offers a meaty, nearly 600-page series opener, an indulgence for readers thirsting for a futuristic cloak-and-daggers plot with magical creatures...An adolescent version of a Game of Thrones-like plot that unfurls with players on both sides vying for their rightful places."--Kirkus "Grade: A. Neff expertly crafts a world that is both stunning in its detail, and impressive in scope...the novel is packed with both story and high stakes as both Hazel and Hob are forced to deal with not just peer rivalry and academic difficulties, but also class disparity, civil unrest, and societal expectations. In this way Neff has created not just a world that not only exists on its own, but one readers will be eager to return to.--Entertainment Weekly -A rare jewel. A new classic in the fantasy genre.---Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series -A magnificent, rich, exhilarating book. Epic in every way, it takes you to another world with countless characters, creatures, and lands, with endless imagination. I say this with all honesty: I haven't read about a world so deep, so purely magical, so well-developed, since Harry Potter. ---James Dashner, author of the bestselling Maze Runner trilogy -The world of Impyrium is fully formed, down to the last detail, which allows Neff to expertly touch upon themes of social unrest and class disparity, while still telling a heart pounding, adventure-packed story. - An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016--Entertainment Weekly -Neff's novel is wonderfully detailed, building a rich and fascinating picture of a complex society. The book's real joys come from watching Hazel find herself, coming stunningly -alive, more vividly and deliciously than she could remember.- Readers will share her excitement and eagerly await the next book. ---Publishers Weekly (starred review) -Neff offers a meaty, nearly 600-page series opener, an indulgence for readers thirsting for a futuristic cloak-and-daggers plot with magical creatures...An adolescent version of a Game of Thrones-like plot that unfurls with players on both sides vying for their rightful places.---Kirkus -Grade: A. Neff expertly crafts a world that is both stunning in its detail, and impressive in scope...the novel is packed with both story and high stakes as both Hazel and Hob are forced to deal with not just peer rivalry and academic difficulties, but also class disparity, civil unrest, and societal expectations. In this way Neff has created not just a world that not only exists on its own, but one readers will be eager to return to.--Entertainment Weekly
