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The Isles of the Gods
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Magic, romance, and slumbering gods clash in the start of a riveting fantasy series spanning gangsters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas from the New York Times bestselling author of the Illuminae Files and the Aurora Cycle.
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Selected as one of the Best Young Adult Books for 2023 - Readings Books
Selly has saltwater in her veins. So when her father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter at home while he sails to adventure in the north seas. But any plans to follow him are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician's marks on his arms commandeers her ship under cover of darkness: He is Prince Leander of Alinor, and he needs to cross the Crescent Sea without detection so he can complete a ritual on the sacred The Isles of the Gods.
Selly has no desire to escort a spoiled prince anywhere, and no time for his entitled demands or his good looks. But what starts as a leisure cruise will lead to acts of treason and sheer terror on the high seas, bringing two countries to the brink of war, two strangers closer than they ever thought possible and two dangerous gods stirring from centuries of slumber...
'I devoured it. When is the next book?' - Garth Nix, New York Times bestselling author of the Old Kingdom series
'A rollicking adventure brimming with magic, mythology, and danger.' - Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore
'Gorgeous and gripping...A must read for any who dream of adventure!' - C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise
'So evocative and romantic...I loved every second.' - Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Skyhunter
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The Isles of the Gods by Amie Kaufman is acclaimed for its captivating mix of adventure, magic, and mythology. Critics praise the richly detailed world and engaging characters, highlighting a fast-paced plot filled with twists and betrayals. The lush fantasy setting, complete with an intriguing exploration of gods and dynamic relationships, makes it both thrilling and touching, earning it the label of a must-read adventure.
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ISBN: 9781761180064
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 477g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Amie Kaufman is a New York Times, USA Today and internationally bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy. Her multi-award winning work has been translated into nearly thirty languages, and has been described as "a game-changer" (Shelf Awareness), "stylistically mesmerising" (Publishers Weekly) and "out-of-this-world awesome" (Kirkus). Several of her series are currently in development for film and TV. Raised in Australia and occasionally Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law and conflict resolution, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing. She is the host of the podcast Amie Kaufman on Writing and the co-host of Pub Dates with Kate J Armstrong. Amie lives by the sea in Melbourne, Australia with her family and an extremely large personal library. You can keep up with all Amie's news and new releases by signing up for her newsletter at amiekaufman.com.
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