“Brooding and atmospheric.” Kirkus Reviews on Lakesedge
At the lake’s edge, I made my promise. In the forest, I will fall.
The curse that haunted Lakesedge Estate has been broken, but at great cost. Violeta Graceling has sacrificed herself to end the Corruption.
To escape death, Leta makes a desperate bargain with the Lord Under, one that sees her living at his side in the land of the dead. And though he claims to have given her all he promised, Leta knows this world of souls and mists hides many secrets.
When she discovers she is still bound to Rowan, Leta goes to drastic lengths to reforge their connection. But her search for answers, and a path back home, will see her drawn into even more dangerous bargains, and struggling to resist the allure of a new, dark, power.
“Brooding and atmospheric.” Kirkus Reviews on Lakesedge
“A linguistically lush fantasy.” Publishers Weekly on Lakesedge
“Reminiscent of the romantically gothic atmosphere of The Phantom of the Opera.” Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Dead House, on Lakesedge
Language | English |
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Release Day | Nov 21, 2022 |
Release Date | November 22, 2022 |
Number in Series | 2 |
Series Display String | The World at the Lake's Edge Duology |
Release Date Machine | 1669075200 |
Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
Categories | Teen & Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Children/YA, YA, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Overview
At the lake’s edge, I made my promise. In the forest, I will fall.
The curse that haunted Lakesedge Estate has been broken, but at great cost. Violeta Graceling has sacrificed herself to end the Corruption.
To escape death, Leta makes a desperate bargain with the Lord Under, one that sees her living at his side in the land of the dead. And though he claims to have given her all he promised, Leta knows this world of souls and mists hides many secrets.
When she discovers she is still bound to Rowan, Leta goes to drastic lengths to reforge their connection. But her search for answers, and a path back home, will see her drawn into even more dangerous bargains, and struggling to resist the allure of a new, dark, power.