Starborn
$24.70
- Paperback
544 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2017
Summary
Shortlisted for the 2016 David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut.
A tale of heroism and lost powers, where one person’s choices will shape the fate of thousands.
Death and destruction will bar her way…
Kyndra’s fate holds betrayal and salvation, but the journey starts in her small village. On the day she comes of age, she accidentally disrupts an ancient ceremony, ending centuries of tradition. So when an unnatural storm targets her superstitious community, Kynd…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781509841684 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1509841687 |
| Author: | Lucy Hounsom |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Pan Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 544 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2017 |
| Weight: | 366g |
| Dimensions: | 34mm x 130mm x 197mm |
| Series: | The Worldmaker Trilogy |
| Audience Age: | 16 |
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Critics Review
“Hounsom’s world-building and her ‘cosmosethic’ magic system have enjoyable charm.” – Booklist
Evocative, original worldbuilding and a wonderfully feisty heroine: top marks to Lucy Hounsom * Karen Miller *
A brave heroine, a perilous destiny, and an intriguing world full of myth and mystery make for an enthralling read * Gail Z. Martin *
I thought it was great, reminding me of Trudi Canavan; it had me turning pages way into the night, which is not good at my age! What a mix: immersive worldbuilding, secret societies, a flawed and hugely likeable protagonist, and awesome magic. There’s a lot to like here, but be warned, this book will seriously damage your sleep. * John Gwynne *
Has all the elements to become a modern classic of the genre. It’s essentially a coming-of-age story that breaks out into a wide-screen fantasy extravaganza with huge stakes * Independent on Sunday *
For those readers with a yearning for a novel with a Trudi Canavan / David Eddings type vibe, but with a contemporary twist, Starborn may be just the ticket * SFFWorld.com *
An exciting new high fantasy story … the story moves along at a brisk pace * SFBook.com *
A genuinely impressive debut, and Lucy Hounsom is definitely one to watch * TheBookbag.co.uk *
Lucy Hounsom
Lucy Hounsom works for Waterstones and has a BA in English & Creative Writing from Royal Holloway. She went on to complete an MA in Creative Writing under Andrew Motion in 2010. Lucy lives in Devon.
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