The Deep & Dark Blue

Name: The Deep & Dark Blue
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316486019
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By Niki Smith

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Summary

After a violent political coup topples their noble family, twins Hawke and Grayson adopt new identities, Hanna and Grayce, to survive. Their journey leads them to the Communion of Blue, a mystical order of women who weave reality's threads. As they delve deeper into this magical world and discover truths about themselves, the twins plot to reclaim their royal home. Hawke longs to return to his former life, while Grayce embraces the chance to live authentically as a girl.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This graphic novel is ideal for children and young adults interested in fantasy adventures, themes of gender identity, and stories of self-discovery and acceptance.

The Witch Boy meets The Legend of Korra in this breathtaking, epic graphic novel.

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After a terrible political coup usurps their noble house, Hawke and Grayson flee to stay alive and assume new identities, Hanna and Grayce. Desperation and chance lead them to the Communion of Blue, an order of magical women who spin the threads of reality to their will.

As the twins learn more about the Communion, and themselves, they begin to hatch a plan to avenge their family and retake their royal home. While Hawke wants to return to his old life, Grayce struggles to keep the threads of her new life from unravelling, and realises she wants to stay in the one place that will allow her to finally live as a girl.

The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith is a captivating story of identity, bravery, and the quest for belonging in a world of magic and political intrigue.

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?

School Library Journal praises this stunning work as both an absorbing adventure and a gentle exploration of gender identity, family, and acceptance.

BCCB highlights the quick pacing and compelling world-building that make this a captivating read for fans of magic and adventure.

Publishers Weekly notes the capable world-building and positive portrayal of transgender identity, with anime-inspired, expressive illustrations.

Bleeding Cool calls it the perfect empathetic and thrilling fantasy epic for trans children coming to terms with their identity, a story to cherish.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316486019

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Niki Smith is a cartoonist based out of Munich. She is a Lambda Literary Award-nominated author for Crossplay, has been digitally published by DC Comics and The Nib and has contributed to the Lambda Literary Award-winning Beyond anthology. This is her debut middle grade novel.

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