Andrea Max
THE ART OF EXILE
(Academy of Muses #1)
LEGENDBORN meets THE DA VINCI CODE
Ada Castle infiltrates a secret school for the descendants of exiled Renaissance masters to steal their long-lost arts and sciences. She must suppress her growing feelings for the mentor she's lying to while faking a relationship with her nemesis—who is as handsome as he is deadly—to prevent her theft from reigniting a centuries-old inquisition.
Advanced Praise for THE ART OF EXILE
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"In The Art of Exile, Andrea Max weaves a razor-sharp tale where history and myth collide, crafting a narrative that pulses with emotion. Ada’s journey unfolds as a tale of ambition, self-discovery, and the delicate art of finding one’s place in an ever-changing world. Beautifully fast-paced!"
– Shea Ernshaw, #1 NYT bestselling author of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen
"Andrea Max has a flair for writing dramatic action, vivid imagery, and well-drawn characters. The Art of Exile should be on everyone's TBR!"
– Brigid Kemmerer, NYT bestselling author of Forging Silver into Stars
“Andrea Max’s The Art of Exile is a delicious light academia romp. Simply put, I devoured this book. With an irresistible cast of characters, plenty of witty banter, and a collection of hair-raising secrets, this is a novel for anyone who ever dreamed that school should (and could) be a truly magical experience. Entirely propulsive and delightful, Max's novel is a remarkable debut.”
– Katy Hays, NYT Bestselling author of The Cloisters
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"An inventive, compelling debut that’s sure to leave readers eager for the next installment."
– Kirkus Reviews
"Clever, propulsive, and atmospheric. Like a Renaissance master, Max’s strengths are numerous: The Art of Exile combines meticulous plotting with a vast, lived-in world, and characters one can’t help but root for. Between the many twists and turns, our protagonist’s messy love life, and the hoverjousting, The Art of Exile had me on the edge of my seat until the very last page."
– Genoveva Dimova, author of Foul Days​​
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"Unputdownable. The Art of Exile is in every way an exhilarating read, captivating in its clever mythology and utterly swoonworthy romance."
– Ashley Shuttleworth, author of the Hollow Star Saga
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"Drawing from Renaissance history and Jewish mythology, Max conjures a whirlwind romp that cursorily explores themes of wealth inequality and discrimination. Imaginative descriptions of the Makers’ hidden world, Ada’s snarky first-person narration, and a steamy love triangle anchor this contemporary fantasy debut."
– Publishers Weekly
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