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Apoca Lips
A Fantasy Novel by Piers Anthony
Book 47 of the Xanth Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Quest,
- Humorous Fantasy,
- Royalty,
- Matriarchy,
- Marriage of Convenience
This book is for you if you're into...
- Fantasy quests powered by relentless wordplay and puns
- Matriarchal societies clashing with traditional kingdoms
- Romantic adventures where magical kisses have wild consequences
What’s a single prince to do when confronted with the baton of protagonism? Why, become the hero of his own story of course! And in Xanth that usually means embarking on a quest.
For Prince Nolan Naga, there’s only one thing missing from his life: a wife. He needs a royal match by the time he assumes the throne. But to make sure he lands the right spouse, he must consult with the Good Magician.
After completing the three challenges necessary to see the Good Magician, Nolan learns that the ideal bride for him does exist. She is Apoca of the Lips Tribe. From the Queendom of Thanx—a matriarchy that is the opposite of Xanth—she is a formidable woman, one whose very kiss can seduce a man into love slavery.
But before a happily ever after, they’ll have to team up to put an end to a curse that’s causing every baby in Xanth to be born with the same magical talent, all while navigating through a realm plagued by endless puns. It could be the end of the world as we know it . . .
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