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The Merciless Ones
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Merciless Ones
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Namina Forna
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Series | Gilded |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:480 | Dimensions(mm): Height 201,Width 134 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781474959582
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Classifications | Dewey:813.6 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Publication Date |
26 May 2022 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The hotly anticipated, gripping sequel to bestselling YA fantasy THE GILDED ONES. Set in an ancient West African-inspired world, this unmissable YA fantasy series is perfect for fans of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE and BLACK PANTHER."The invention and the tension never flag - an outstanding second book." Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of London series It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera, and discovered who she really is... But war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera - a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera... or if she might be its greatest threat.THE MERCILESS ONES is the second, thrilling instalment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her.Praise for THE GILDED ONES:"Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy." - Refinery 29 "The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful." -Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval "Debut author Namina Forna's created a fierce female protagonist you'll root for and a captivating world that feels so real you can step inside it." - Bookriot
Author Biography
Namina Forna was born in Sierra Leone but emigrated with her family to the US in the 1990s, during her homeland's civil war, and has been travelling back and forth eversince. She has worked as a writer and producer for film and TV in LA since graduating from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Namina was a finalist for NBC / Universal Writers on the Verge, a semi-finalist for the Sundance Screenwriting Lab and top 50 in the prestigious Nicholls Screenwriting Fellowship. Namina loves spicy food and witchy-looking cats, and has been known to wear unicorn onesies to the nearest taco truck. The Gilded Ones is her debut novel.
ReviewsThe invention and the tension never flag - an outstanding second book. * Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of London series * This action-packed sequel is even more thrilling than the first.-Buzzfeed * Buzzfeed * Catch up now before Forna's planned trilogy is turned into the next major movie franchise. * E! Online * This book shimmers like gold. Add it to your library shelves to dazzle voracious readers. * School Library Journal, starred review *
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