The Cold Is in Her Bones
Peternelle Van Arsdale
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"Fiercely written and beautifully feminist." --Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician
One girl must uncover secrets of the past to save her friend from a terrible curse in this "dark, angry fairy tale" (BCCB, starred review) filled with love, revenge, and redemption that is inspired by the myth of Medusa.
Milla knows two things to be true: Demons are real, and fear will keep her safe.
Milla's whole world is her family's farm. She is never allowed to travel to the village and her only friend is her beloved older brother, Niklas. When a bright-eyed girl named Iris comes to stay, Milla hopes her loneliness might finally be coming to an end. But Iris has a secret she's forbidden to share: The village is cursed by a demon who possesses girls at random, and the townspeople live in terror of who it will come for next.
Now, it seems, the demon has come for Iris. When Iris is captured and imprisoned with other possessed girls, Milla leaves home to rescue her and break the curse forever. Her only company on the journey is a terrible new secret of her own: Milla is changing, too, and may soon be a demon herself.
Suspenseful and vividly imagined, The Cold Is in Her Bones is a novel about the dark, reverberating power of pain, the yearning to be seen and understood, and the fragile optimism of love.
Product Details
| Publisher | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| Publish Date | January 22, 2019 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781481488440 |
| Dimensions | 9.1 X 5.9 X 1.3 inches | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
"A cautionary tale that warns against ignorance and shines a spotlight on feminism." -- "School Library Journal"
"A dark, magic-infused story lit by bravery and hope."-- "Booklist"
"Lush with detail and symbolism and filled with strong characters who defy basic labels, the tale brings into sharp relief the experiences of the disenfranchised, the angry, and the powerless. Van Arsdale unrolls an artfully constructed series of events that will engage, frighten, and delight."-- "Publishers Weekly"
"Unsettling and thought-provoking, this powerful novel confronts the stifling expectations placed on young women, the toxicity of patriarchal systems and internalized misogyny, and the damage caused by transgenerational trauma; in its exploration of the revolutionary power of women's anger and the strength of sisterhood, it offers hope and beauty as well." -- "Horn Book"
"Written with compassion for the deplorable situation of girls in a strange world, The Cold is In Her Bones is very relevant and not so strange for young readers, who must contend with demons all the time in today's reality."--Jack Zipes, author of The Irresistible Fairy Tale
"A fresh, eerily compelling tale of betrayal, revenge, and the ties that bind. When van Arsdale paints a world, you can feel the fog against your skin."--Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Frostblood Saga
"Fiercely written and beautifully feminist, The Cold is in Her Bones reminds us of the power of loyalty and love in the face of ignorance and fear. I loved this tale of dangerous girls with wild hair and tangled hearts."--Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician
"A dark and enchanting tale about friendship, pain, revenge, and the power of love, The Cold Is in Her Bones is the perfect read for Greek mythology fans and YA readers alike."--Bustle
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