Firstborn (Deluxe Edition)

“A nail-biting thrill ride … A brutal survival story highlighting the wondrous complexities of the human condition.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Tantalizing fantasy series launch … Bryn’s evolution from an instrument of manipulation into a person claiming autonomy is gratifying.” –Publishers Weekly
“With its gripping pace, layered themes, and emotionally resonant character arcs, this establishes itself as a powerful and memorable entry into the dystopian fantasy genre… Highly recommended for readers looking for their next fantasy fix.” –School Library Journal, STARRED review
“An exhilarating ride from beginning to end, M.J. Hasting’s epic romantasy has it all: heart-pounding stakes, a lush, lethal fantasy world, and a swoon-worthy romance. I couldn’t put the book down.” – Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of A Song to Drown Rivers
“Dark, propulsive, and unflinchingly sharp. Firstborn is a harrowing, deeply thoughtful fantasy that understands the allure–and the danger–of absolute loyalty. Hastings delivers a world that feels terrifyingly plausible. Truly a stunning examination of how nations manufacture enemies and heroes in equal measure.” – Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys
“Every eldest daughter will see a part of herself in this fierce, unstoppable heroine.” – Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author of A Thousand Pieces of You
“Gripping and powerful! Firstborn is packed with action, riveting romance, and twists that made me gasp. M.J. Hastings has woven a tapestry of sharp-witted, complex characters who must confront the ties that bind them together–in war, in family, in love.” – Julia Riew, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Tiger

M. J. Hastings is the oldest (and bossiest) of five sisters, which explains how she grew up to become an attorney, one who refused to have the imagination beaten out of her. She graduated from law school with honors and went on to serve as a federal law clerk and practice complex civil litigation. Her greatest education, however, was her childhood in rural Kentucky, which left an indelible mark on her life and her writing. M.J. lives in Louisville with her family. FIRSTBORN is her debut novel.

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