Masks: The Masks of Aygrima: Book One - Tapa blanda

"Brilliant worldbuilding combined with can't-put-down storytelling, Masks reveals its dark truths through the eyes of a girl who must learn to wield unthinkable power or watch her people succumb to evil. Bring on the next in this highly original series!" --Julie E. Czerneda, author of A Turn of Light

"Sharp characterization, a fast-moving plot, and a steady unraveling of a bigger picture make this a welcome addition to the genre." --Publishers Weekly

"The characters are complex and relatable and grow throughout the story, and the storyline itself is fresh and never predictable. Masks is simply impossible to put down and will leave readers begging for the last two books in the trilogy." --RT Book Reviews

"Blake brings his fantastic world to life through offbeat links between magic, nature, and human behavior in a caste-ridden society." --Locus

"With an intriguing setting and a suspenseful story line that will hook readers, Masks is the first of a promising new series." --School Library Journal Review

After something goes horribly wrong during her traditional Masking ceremony in the magical world of Aygrima, Mara Holdfast must figure out what happened before she becomes doomed to work as a slave in the mines for the rest of her life. 30,000 first printing.