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A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
From Richelle Mead, the #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, comes a breathtaking new fantasy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor and Sabaa Tahir.
For as long as Fei can remember, there has
been no sound in her village, where rocky terrain and frequent
avalanches prevent residents from self-sustaining. Fei and her people
are at the mercy of a zipline that carries food up the treacherous
cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom.
When
villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zipline shrink
and many go hungry. Fei’s home, the people she loves, and her entire
existence is plunged into crisis, under threat of darkness and
starvation.
But soon Fei is awoken in the night by a searing noise, and sound becomes her weapon.
Richelle Mead takes readers on a triumphant journey from the peak of
Fei’s jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiguo, where a startling
truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever....
Review
“Fans of the author won’t want to miss this multicultural, folk tale–based tale.” School Library Journal
Review
“Mead weaves Chinese folklore, themes of family, courage, and loyalty, plus her signature romance into her first stand-alone fantasy novel.” Kirkus Reviews
Review
“Mead combines adventure, suspense, and romance in this fast moving cliff hanger mythological fantasy.” Voice of Youth Advocates
Review
“Mead’s original world building really shines here, as it did in her Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series. Fans of characters like Rose Hathaway and Sydney Sage will flock to this impressive stand-alone novel.” Booklist
Review
“Like her heroine, Mead paints with a delicate brush,
creating a fablelike story that melds folktale, sacrifice, romance, and the
stark realization of humanity’s capacity to exploit others for profit.” Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Richelle Mead is the author of the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series, its spinoff series, Bloodlines, and the Age of X series. A lifelong reader, Richelle has always had a particular fascination with mythology and folklore. When she can actually tear herself away from books (either reading or writing them), she enjoys bad reality TV, traveling, trying interesting cocktails, and shopping for dresses to wear on tour. She is a self-professed coffee addict, works in her pajamas, and has a passion for all things wacky and humorous. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington, where she is hard at work on her next Bloodlines novel. Visit www.RichelleMead.com to find out more.