Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Kingdom of Ash and Briars by Hannah West! Today I have some gorgeous fashion inspired by Nissera to share with you, provided by Hannah herself! So, first a bit of book info, and then we’ll get to the pretties!
Kingdom of Ash and Briars by Hannah West
Published by Holiday House on September 15th 2016
Pages: 352
Format:ARC
Source:BEA
Bristal, an orphaned kitchen maid, lands in a gritty fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she is an elicromancer with a knack for shape-shifting. An ancient breed of immortal magic beings, elicromancers have been winnowed down to merely two - now three - after centuries of bloody conflict in the realm. Their gifts are fraught with responsibility, and sixteen-year-old Bristal is torn between two paths. Should she vow to seek the good of the world, to protect and serve mortals? Or should she follow the strength of her power, even if it leads to unknown terrors? She draws on her ability to disguise herself as a man to infiltrate a prince's band of soldiers, and masquerades as a fairy godmother to shield a cursed princess, but time is running out. As an army of dark creatures grows closer, Bristal faces a supernatural war. To save the kingdoms, Bristal must find the courage to show her true form.
Building on homages to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jane Austen’s Emma, and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, Hannah West makes a spectacular debut.
NISSERA FASHION with Hannah West
FUN! Since Bristal shapeshifts and plays several different roles in all three kingdoms in the realm of Nissera, let’s do a fashion tour of “what would Bristal wear in this form?”
(Note: You can see many more looks on my KOAAB fashion Pinterest board!)
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You can also find out more about Kingdom of Ash and Briars from Holiday House’s site!
I’d be like Bristal in training all the time because that outfit is just so awesome! The nobelwomen didn’t have it bad either. I love fantasies with a historical feel. This one is going on my list.
Ohhh THESE ARE AMAZING!! So much appreciation for those epic gowns and, of course, the epic armour dudes.? I so love medevial costumes AHHHH! And I’m also monstrously excited for this book. I can’t wait to buy it! *flails around like a dilapidated mulberry bush*
I love them all. But I really love the first dress in the noblewoman section.
Funny but I am in LOVE with the Noblewoman (Calgoran) looks especially the middle one! It’s so dramatic! ♥
This is not Val. But I bet if it WAS Val, she’d love the same pretties that Shannon does, because Shannon has great taste in stuff.
I do not like the pretties that Shannon likes. JK
one more test
Not Holly didn’t have to uncheck the box, so that is weird…
I love the depiction pictures. I especially like the noble woman ones. The dresses are beautiful.
Such a fun fun post! I love anything having to do with fashion and books, even better when it’s combined 🙂
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Omg!! I love the second and third dress of Calgoran and the gold dress of Volarre!! So pretty!! You had to add a handsome dude?? you picked good.
My favourite look is definitely the Handsome Dude 😉 lol just kidding that Volarre look is totally gorgeous and uncomfortable (I’m all about the comfort)
Hi, I’m real life Nissera ?
Those are amazing! Love ’em ?