Seven Endless Forests
April Genevieve Tucholke
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In Seven Endless Forests, the gorgeous standalone companion to the critically acclaimed fantasy The Boneless Mercies, April Genevieve Tucholke spins a bold and blood-hungry retelling of the King Arthur legend that is perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Garth Nix, and Laini Taylor.
On the heels of a devastating plague, Torvi’s sister, Morgunn is stolen from the family farm by Uther, a flame-loving Fremish wolf-priest who leads a pack of ragged, starving girls. Torvi leaves the only home she’s ever known, and joins a shaven-skulled druid and a band of roaming Elsh artists known as the Butcher Bards. They set out on a quest to rescue Torvi’s sister, and find a mythical sword.
On their travels, Torvi and her companions will encounter magical night wilds and mystical Drakes who trade in young men. They will sing rowdy Elshland ballads in a tree-town tavern, and find a mysterious black tower in an Endless Forest. They will fight alongside famous Vorseland archers and barter with Fremish wizards. They will feast with rogue Jade Fell children in a Skal Mountain cave, and seek the help of a Pig Witch. They will face wild, dangerous magic that leads to love, joy, tragedy, and death.
Torvi sets out to rescue a sister, but she may find it’s merely the first step toward a life that is grander and more glorious than anything she could have imagined.
Product Details
Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) |
Publish Date | April 28, 2020 |
Pages | 352 |
Language | English |
Type | Hardback |
EAN/UPC | 9780374307097 |
Dimensions | 9.3 X 6.4 X 1.3 inches | 1.1 pounds |
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Reviews
"Readers won't want this one to end. Simply stunning." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"In this loose standalone follow-up to The Boneless Mercies, Tucholke conjures a mythic, richly described landscape . . . the strong focus on found family and feminine strengths further enhance this tale's emotional impact." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Beautiful and ancient in feel . . . readers will fall beneath Tucholke's spell. A lovely tale of quests and camaraderie." —Booklist
"This will delight older teens looking for an exciting, immersive, and original feminist fantasy." —School Library Journal
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