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The Gifts That Bind Us

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The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O’Donoghue is an enchanting tale centred around a group of teenagers who discover they share magical abilities. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, they must also confront external threats trying to exploit their powers. The story beautifully intertwines themes of friendship, identity, and bravery, blending everyday life with elements of the magical.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that weave magic and adventure into the tapestry of everyday life. This enchanting tale explores the themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the bonds that unite a group of friends as they navigate the mystical challenges of adolescence. Fans of magical realism and engaging characters will find it particularly appealing.

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The Gifts That Bind Us

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A spellbinding supernatural teen drama – and sequel to All Our Hidden Gifts.

Maeve and her friends have revealed their powers and banded together as a coven: Roe can pick locks, Lily sends sparks flying, Maeve can read minds and Fiona can heal any injury.

And even better than their newfound talents? Roe and Maeve are officially an item.

But with strange things happening at school and old enemies appearing in new places, it soon becomes clear their powers are attracting all the wrong attention. It’s not long before Maeve’s gift starts to wane, drained by someone – or something – that’s hiding even from her second sight...

The brilliant second instalment in the Hidden Gifts series, with further titles to come.

Praise for All Our Hidden Gifts

"So gripping, so intriguing, so layered – All Our Hidden Gifts feels like a book that should have always existed." – Kiran Millwood Hargrave

"A seductive and brilliant book. Fiercely, furiously good." – Melinda Salisbury

"The most authentic teenage voice I've read in ages... I was utterly bewitched." – Holly Bourne

Series: All Our Hidden Gifts

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Caroline O’Donoghue's The Gifts That Bind Us captures the nuanced intricacies of teenage friendships, illustrating both their profound love and occasional pain. The book is celebrated for its emotional intelligence and realistic depiction of adolescence, set in a vividly constructed small Irish town with a distinct magic system. It resonates not only with teenagers but also offers insights to adult readers, drawing comparisons to Buffy the Vampire Slayer for its engaging blend of witchy drama and authentic teenage experiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406393101

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Caroline O'Donoghue is an author and journalist. She has published two adult novels, Promising Young Women and Scenes of a Graphic Nature, and is currently working on a collection of personal essays exploring her experiences of feminism and witchcraft. She has a regular column in The Irish Examiner, and has written for The Irish Independent, Glamour, Buzzfeed and Vice, among others. Caroline also hosts Sentimental Garbage, a podcast in which she reviews commercial women's fiction titles with other authors. Visit Caroline on Twitter: @Czaroline

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