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ISBN:
9780062946164
Series Statement:
Dark Rise
Content:
" * Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller *In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. Like V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin's Serpent &,Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy8212 it's fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers. "
Content:
Biographisches: " C. S. Pacat is the bestselling author of the Captive Prince trilogy and the graphic novel series Fence. She lives in Melbourne, Australia. Find her online at www.cspacat.com." Rezension(2): "Chloe Gong, New York Times Bestselling Author of These Violent Delights:A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. Dark Rise pulls you by the hand into a dangerous, mighty world. You won't be able to look away." Rezension(3): "V.E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue:A propulsive new fantasy. I simply couldn't put it down." Rezension(4): "Rainbow Rowell, bestselling author of the Simon Snow Trilogy:Intricate and immersive. A wonderfully tangled adventure story with a Chosen One who keeps you guessing." Rezension(5): "Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire:Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark." Rezension(6): "Publishers Weekly:Abundant action and a profusion of plot twists fuel an adrenalized pace" Rezension(7): "Kirkus Reviews:Classic .Pacat's writing is atmospheric and full of intriguing, complex characters." Rezension(8): "Books + Publishing:Lush, dark and dangerous. A YA fantasy that begins breathlessly and rarely lets up. Dark Rise is perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black." Rezension(9): "The Nerd Daily:Will hook readers until the last page. Characters could entice you on one page, the stick a knife through your heart in the next." Rezension(10): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: July 12, 2021 Set in 1821 England, this queer fantasy series opener from Pacat (the Captive Prince trilogy) follows two teenagers—white Will Kempen and half-Indian, half-white Violet Ballard—who learn that successful trader Lord Simon Crenshaw and his acolytes intend to sacrifice them in a quest to resurrect the Dark King. Long ago, in the time of magic, the Dark King and his preternaturally strong Lions nearly conquered the world but were defeated by the good and powerful Lady and the Stewards of the Light. The Dark King swore to return one day and finish what he started—a process that, unbeknownst to most, is well underway. Queer orphan Will, whose mother descended from the Lady, and “boyish” illegitimate child Violet, who is descended from the Lions but whose father favors his legitimate son, seek sanctuary with the Stewards’ ancestors, who agree to train them for the coming war. Pacat uses fully fleshed-out, realistically flawed characters and a rich, if occasionally rote, mythology to explore issues of faith, fate, and free will. A key relationship develops off-page, undercutting the tale’s emotional heft, but abundant action and a profusion of plot twists fuel an adrenalized pace. Ages 14–up. Agent: Tracey Adams, Adams Literary. " Rezension(11): "〈a href=http://www.kirkusreviews.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/kirkus_logo.png alt=Kirkus border=0 /〉〈/a〉: July 15, 2021 A long-gone evil power threatens to once again rise and conquer all in its path. In 1821 London, teenage Will mingles among the crowds on the docks of the Thames. He's been on the run for months, ever since his mother was killed in their home. Finally, his pursuers catch up with him, and Will is taken in the name of the enigmatic Simon. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Violet wants nothing more than to join Simon's inner crew. While guarding the hold during an attack on one of Simon's boats, Violet discovers Will chained below deck. Afterward, the two find themselves under the protection of the Stewards, an ancient order whose sole mission is to prevent the very goal that Simon pursues--and both Will and Violet discover they have deep connections to this fight. What follows is a series of events that are by turns mystical, bewildering, hopeful, and terrifying. Pacat's writing is atmospheric and full of intriguing, complex characters. However, an overwhelming sense of uncertainty pervades the book, intensified by the rotating points of view as well as the withholding of some characters' major revelations until very late in the story. These factors leave readers in a state of perpetual unknowing, making it harder to connect with the story. The Stewards hail from all around the world,Will is White, and Violet is biracial, with a White English father and Indian mother. Classic good-versus-evil fare. (map) (Historical fantasy. 14-18) COPYRIGHT(2021) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "
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