The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass
A tale of witches, assassins, and self-discovery
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Dundurn Group Ltd
Published:19th Nov '20
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In a world of witches and assassins, Eli must confront her identity after a mission fails. The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass explores her journey to freedom.
In The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass, the protagonist Eli is not your typical teenage girl. She is a creation of witches, designed specifically to hunt ghosts in the human realm. As a skilled assassin armed with seven living blades, Eli has always been a flawless weapon. However, everything changes when a mission goes awry, leading her to question the very foundations of her existence, her training, and her relationship with her oppressive witch-mother. The world she inhabits is one of magic and danger, where each choice could lead to dire consequences.
As Eli grapples with her identity and the expectations placed upon her, she seeks refuge among a band of renegades comprised of both humans and witches. This new alliance presents her with a chance to redefine herself and challenge the rules that have governed her life. To earn her place among them, Eli must undertake a perilous quest to capture the Heart of the Coven. This task not only tests her skills but also pushes her to confront her fears and desires, ultimately leading her on a journey of self-discovery.
The narrative unfolds in a richly imagined fantasy world filled with intrigue, betrayal, and the complexities of friendship. Eli's story is one of resilience and courage as she navigates the challenges of her dual existence. The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass invites readers into a captivating tale that explores the themes of identity, freedom, and the struggle against oppressive forces.
In the midst of this dark, murderous fantasy, debut author Jerreat-Poole explores complex themes of oppression, abuse, belonging, and identity. A raw and chaotic force of magic. * Kirkus Reviews *
A unique, gripping, engaging book by a voice that the genre has been waiting for. The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass is worth your time and your attention. * Seanan McGuire, award-winning author of the Wayward Children series *
Strange and riveting...The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass is an appealing and spooky fantasy. * Foreword Reviews *
...the tight plotting and myriad details will carry teens along on an imaginative adventure. * School Library Journal *
Explores the queer potential of witches to evoke themes of difference, chosen families, and becoming one’s true self in worlds both magical and mundane... Jerreat-Poole’s fantasy world is chaotic but voluminous, and readers who love the stuff of magic will find plenty to spark the imagination. * Quill & Quire *
In The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass, Jerreat-Poole creates worlds and characters that are simultaneously magical and infinitely human. * Tanya Boteju, author of Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens *
A moving, lyrical debut. Fantasy readers will fall in love with Jerreat-Poole's sharp-tongued assassin and diverse, vividly rendered magical world. * Heather Fawcett, author of Even the Darkest Stars *
Battle Angel Alita meets The Hazel Wood in this sharp-as-nails urban fable that grabs you immediately with its hooked claw and refuses to let go. Jerreat-Poole's prose crackles and sings on the page as a woven spell, carefully cast. * S.M. Beiko, author of The Realms of Ancient trilogy *
Imaginative… inventive worldbuilding and intriguing characters complement the fantastical setting.
* Publishers Weekly *Contrasting worlds of chaos and fear, power and struggle. Their characters are complicated, not only because of their fantastical natures but also because of their personalities as reflected in their behaviours... * CanLit for Little Canadians *
I cannot praise this book enough ... if you’re looking for a case study on metaphors and evocative writing, or if you’re interested in a unique and experimental text that deals with identity, individuality, and the driving motivation of all living things to survive and find their place in the world even if they have to carve that place for themselves. * Cloud Lake Literary *
ISBN: 9781459746817
Dimensions: 203mm x 127mm x 20mm
Weight: 290g
328 pages