Skipshock
A genre-blending sci-fi romance from the bestselling author of ALL OUR HIDDEN GIFTS and THE RACHEL INCIDENT
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Publishing:5th Jun '25
£16.99
This title is due to be published on 5th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Set in a universe where time is a resource – coveted and exploited, the key to power and privilege – comes a dazzlingly inventive sci-fi fantasy romance by a bestselling Irish author.
"Skipshock isn’t just a book. It is, literally, a new world to dive into, and one so exquisitely conjured that you feel you live there for a while. A suspenseful, romantic, charming and really unique tale." – Matt Haig
Margo is on a train to a new boarding school when she slips into another dimension, passing from the height of Irish summer into the chill of an alien winter, from a 24-hour day to one that begins and ends in just six hours. From a stranger on the train – a travelling salesman by the name of Moon – she learns that New Davia is part of a world scarred by uprisings, travel bans and world sealings. Power is determined by time – who has it, who doesn’t, and who has the freedom to travel between time zones.
Can Margo find a way to get back home – or will she choose to stay in a world where her teenagehood is slipping away faster than ever before, but where she may have found the only person with whom she would choose to spend eternity?
Skipshock isn’t just a book. It is, literally, a new world to dive into, and one so exquisitely conjured that you feel you live there for a while. A suspenseful, romantic, charming and really unique tale. Will make you hungry for the next one. Strongly recommended. -- Matt Haig
An original and very clever time-bending SF romance. * The Bookseller *
Skipshock is an addictive reading experience, drawing the reader in with its lyrical prose and keeping them gripped with its fascinating multi-layered power dynamics and electrifying romance. O’Donoghue demonstrates her talent for captivating readers with well-rounded, engaging characters and beautiful settings […] Skipshock succeeds in providing a stage for readers to explore real-world issues such as mental health, disenfranchisement, discrimination and corruption, presenting these themes in ethereal settings with intricate world-building […] Skipshock lays the foundations for what is sure to be a thrilling new series full of intrepid characters, twists, and betrayals. * CBI Inis Magazine *
Featured, The Bookseller Ireland Spotlight * The Bookseller *
Seasonal Highlight * The Bookseller Buyer's Guide *
ISBN: 9781529507966
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
400 pages