“As intricate as knot work. Hardinge’s concept of ‘deep’ and ‘shallow’ wilds—and what those different proximities to magic do to people—is haunting and lovely.” New York Times
Description
A dark YA fantasy about learning to use your power and finding peace, from award-winning author Frances Hardinge
In a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, only one person has the power to unravel them.
Kellen does not fully understand his talent, but helps those transformed maliciously—including Nettle. Recovered from entrapment in bird form, she is now his constant companion and closest ally.
But Kellen has also been cursed, and unless he and Nettle can remove his curse, Kellen is in danger of unravelling everything—and everyone—around him …
Praise
“As intricate as knot work. Hardinge’s concept of ‘deep’ and ‘shallow’ wilds—and what those different proximities to magic do to people—is haunting and lovely.” New York Times
“Unraveller is like a fairy tale…but rather than just accepting that everything goes back to normal when the spell is broken, it examines the cost of transformation and the true price paid by the villain and the victim alike.” NPR
“An expansive fantasy world that is believable and relatable.” Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“Lush and transportive descriptions accompany a rapidly paced, consistently suspenseful plot…Highly recommended for all libraries serving teens.” School Library Journal (starred review)
“She embroiders her tale with memorable lines…and a cast of characters who are memorably distinct…Brightening toward the end, frightening throughout, psychologically acute..” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Release Date | January 10, 2023 |
| Release Date Machine | 1673308800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Teen & Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literature & Fiction, Children/YA, YA, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Frances Hardinge is the author of several books, including The Lie Tree, winner of the Costa Book of the Year Award, one of just two young adult novels to win this major UK literary prize. Deeplight was shortlisted for the 2020 YA Book Prize. Visit her at franceshardinge.com.
Narrator Bio
Overview
A dark YA fantasy about learning to use your power and finding peace, from award-winning author Frances Hardinge
In a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, only one person has the power to unravel them.
Kellen does not fully understand his talent, but helps those transformed maliciously—including Nettle. Recovered from entrapment in bird form, she is now his constant companion and closest ally.
But Kellen has also been cursed, and unless he and Nettle can remove his curse, Kellen is in danger of unravelling everything—and everyone—around him …
Reviews
Write Your Own Review