The Call of the Rift: Veil

Name: The Call of the Rift: Veil
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781770415782
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Jae Waller

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The Call of the Rift: Veil by Jae Waller is set in a world inspired by the Pacific Northwest, where the protagonist, Kateiko, faces the challenge of living between two cultures. As a member of the Kekshka tribe, she struggles with her heritage and the colonial powers that dominate her land. Her journey of self-discovery and empowerment unfolds amid the looming threat of war, blending themes of identity and resistance in a richly crafted fantasy setting.
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Return to the wondrous and war-torn colonial world in this captivating second instalment in The Call of the Rift series.

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Return to Jae Waller’s wondrous and war-torn colonial world in this captivating second instalment in the Call of the Rift series.

“Fans will be reengaged by Waller’s war-torn worldbuilding and original characterization . . . Adventurous, heartbreaking, and undoubtedly open-ended.” — Kirkus Reviews

Now in paperback!

The Blackbird Battle has left all sides devastated. The wind spirit Suriel has disappeared. A hard winter is coming, and famine stalks the land. Kateiko Rin returns to her people, ready at last to rejoin her community, but the dangers of the unsettled times come raging to her doorstep. Kako is left with no choice but to battle the forces that seek to open a rift between the worlds. Leading an unlikely alliance that includes her new love Airedain and her old one Tiernan, Kako must risk all to try and stop the coming disaster.

Author Jae Waller returns to her riveting alternate world of brooding rainforests in a colonial time and to her headstrong, troubled heroine in this compelling second volume of the Call of the Rift quintet.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Call of the Rift: Veil by Jae Waller is praised for its engaging war-torn world and original characters, creating an adventurous and heartfelt tale. Reviewers appreciate the rich, deep, and magical atmosphere that evokes British Columbia's history. The book is well-written and recommended for readers who enjoy complex tales with elements of magic, shape-shifting, and adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781770415782

Publisher: ECW Press,Canada

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2020

Country: Canada

Imprint: ECW Press,Canada

Edition: No Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 424

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jae Waller Young Adult

About the Author

Jae Waller grew up in Prince George, a lumber town in northern British Columbia. She has a joint BFA in creative writing and fine art from the University of Northern British Columbia and Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Now living in Melbourne, Australia, she works as a novelist and freelance artist.

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