The Gifts That Bind Us
The sequel to the acclaimed Hidden Gifts series
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:3rd Feb '22
£7.99
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In The Gifts That Bind Us, Maeve and her friends face new challenges as their powers attract dangerous attention, testing their bonds and abilities.
In The Gifts That Bind Us, Maeve and her friends have embraced their supernatural abilities and formed a close-knit coven. Each member brings unique talents to the group: Roe's lock-picking skills, Lily's ability to create sparks, Maeve's mind-reading powers, and Fiona's healing touch. The dynamics of their friendship deepen as Maeve and Roe's relationship blossoms into romance, adding a layer of complexity to their already intricate lives. Together, they navigate the challenges of being teens with extraordinary gifts while supporting one another through the trials of adolescence.
However, their newfound powers come with unforeseen consequences. Strange occurrences at school raise suspicions, and the group soon realizes that their abilities are drawing unwanted attention from old foes. As Maeve's powers begin to fade, she finds herself in a race against time to uncover the source of this drain. The story unfolds with tension and suspense, as the friends must confront not only external threats but also the internal struggles that come with their gifts.
The Gifts That Bind Us is a captivating sequel that expands on the themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery introduced in the previous book. With its rich character development and engaging plot, this installment promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how Maeve and her friends will overcome the challenges that lie ahead. The series continues to explore the complexities of teenage life intertwined with supernatural elements.
O’Donoghue is wonderfully attuned to the delights and agonies of adolescence. The emotional intelligence of this book, and its grasp of how friendships can be a source of fierce love and tremendous pain at different times, is what stands out here; every detail rings true. This series is Ireland’s answer to Buffy the Vampire Slayer; I adore it. -- Claire Hennessy * The Irish Times *
A great blend of witchy drama and nuanced teenage relationships.
* The i *The world O’Donoghue has built with its poky but believable small Irish town and distinct magic system is a pleasure to spend time in. Teen readers will love this series – but adults might learn a thing or two as well.
* Irish Business Post *a book that bewitches the reader * Armadillo *
Handling all the classic teenage themes of isolation, sex, feeling different and even self-sabotage with a wonderfully realistic and down-to-earth approach O’Donoghue refuses to condescend to her audience. It’s with a lightness of hand that she sketches this time of transition and self-identification, capturing the terror of making what we think are life-altering choices at 17.
Brave, but incredibly relatable, these teens are written with wit, honesty and great authenticity.
With great heart and empathy, O’Donoghue takes the second book in a more mature direction, but the magic of the first (All Our Hidden Gifts) remains with deeper, more intimate explorations of relationships, traumas and how finding yourself can sometimes feel like losing yourself at first…truly spellbinding.
- Short-listed for The Irish Book Awards 2022 (Ireland)
ISBN: 9781406393101
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 25mm
Weight: 287g
416 pages