Her Dark Wings

Name: Her Dark Wings
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781788452137
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By Melinda Salisbury

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In Her Dark Wings by Melinda Salisbury, the story explores themes of grief, betrayal, and transformation, centred around a young girl grappling with the death of a loved one. As she navigates her painful emotions, she encounters an unexpected connection to the Underworld, uncovering secrets about herself and the world beyond. This young adult novel weaves elements of mythology and personal growth into an engaging narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to dark, contemporary retellings of mythology with a strong emotional core. This young adult story weaves together themes of grief, revenge, and the complexities of friendship, set against a rich, atmospheric backdrop. Fans of nuanced character development and immersive narratives will likely find it compelling.

Her Dark Wings

A lyrical, deeply felt exploration of love, hate, obsession and attraction - anunmissable YA novel, from the award-winning author ofThe Sin Eater's Daughter.

A lyrical, deeply felt exploration of love, hate, obsession and attraction - this is an unmissable YA novel, from the award-winning author of The Sin Eater's Daughter.

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Her Dark Wings is a modern-day take on the Persephone myth, infused with the intense potency of teenage passions. The richness of Greek myth is vividly brought to life by the immediacy and originality of a fiery, contemporary drama. Iconic mythic figures crackle and change as a modern girl fills the Underworld with new life.

Exploring the thin line between love and hate, obsession and attraction, friendship and betrayal, this is a breathless and bold story, beautifully told by an exceptional writer. It's about a girl who realises what she wants and, in getting it, brings soul to a stagnant world, and change to an unyielding god. It's about life—and hope—blooming in the unlikeliest of places. It's about being brave enough to release your wings.

'An intoxicating combination of the ancient and modern, full of passion and rage' - Guardian Best Children's Books of the Year 2022

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Her Dark Wings by Melinda Salisbury has been praised for its intoxicating blend of ancient myth and modern elements, capturing the passion and fury of teenage emotions. The storytelling is described as elegant, strange, and tightly focused, creating a darkly enchanting and richly imagined world. Celebrated for its exploration of friendship and betrayal, the book weaves a contemporary tale with classical myth, providing a lush and intense reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788452137

Publisher: David Fickling Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: David Fickling Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 352

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Melinda Salisbury Young Adult

About the Author

Melinda Salisbury is a three-time Carnegie nominated, bestselling author, whose first novel The Sin Eater's Daughter was the bestselling UKYA debut of 2015. Her other books include the State of Sorrow duology, Hold Back The Tide, The Way Back: A Seasonal Guide to Connecting With Nature and the collaborative novel Floored (co-written with six other YA authors, including fellow DFB author Lisa Williamson). Melinda has been nominated and shortlisted for copious awards, including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, YA Book Prize, Branford Boase Award and Carnegie Medal, and her books have been published in 15 countries to date. She lives on the East Sussex coast and is a passionate vegan and amateur naturalist.

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