Título: An Unreliable Magic (A Hundred Names for Magic, 2)
Autor: Rin Chupeco
Sinopse: This second book in the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong.
It's been six months since the lost city of Avalon was thawed and retaken. And Alex is doing his best to be a good leader, even though he's not entirely sure what he's doing. He needs all the help he can get, which is why his best friend, Tala, is by his side. Unfortunately, when the Nameless Sword in the stone appears suddenly in the castle courtyard, it brings a new set of problems. Avalon custom dictates that anyone is free to try to pull it out, attracting people from all walks of life and leaving the kingdom vulnerable to attack.
Attempts to infiltrate Avalon begin in the form of mysterious portals that start appearing without warning bringing nightwalkers, ice maidens, and even a surly dragon.
When the Snow Queen comes out of the woodwork with an unlikely ally and attempts to open a portal to the legendary Buyan, a long-lost country whose life-giving waters could make her even more powerful, Alex, Tala, and their friends will have to work together to stop her, even after their biggest betrayal leaves them broken.
Gripping, fantastical, and delightfully funny, An Unreliable Magic is perfect for readers looking for: young adult magic, mythology, and folklore LGBTQ representation diverse characters creative new takes on classic stories fresh and dazzling world building
Praise for Wicked As You Wish:
"Glorious."―Shelf Awareness
"Combining legends, myths, fairy tales, and classic children's literature from Oz to Neverland, Chupeco (The Bone Witch) creates an enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero's journey…A nail-biting quest that introduces a gripping new series."―STARRED review, Publishers Weekly
"…A truly original novel. A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues."―STARRED review, Kirkus
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “An Unreliable Magic (A Hundred Names for Magic, 2)”, de Rin Chupeco, publicado pela editora Sourcebooks Fire, em 2022 e com 464 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Sourcebooks Fire
Páginas: 464
Ano: 2022-05-03
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1492672696
ISBN13: 9781492672692
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Sourcebooks Fire trazem narrativas intensas que combinam fantasia contemporânea, suspense e dramas pessoais com toques de realismo mágico e distopias. As histórias frequentemente exploram conflitos internos e externos de jovens protagonistas, imersos em cenários que vão desde ilhas sombrias e florestas misteriosas até ambientes urbanos e futuristas. O ritmo costuma ser ágil, com tensão crescente e reviravoltas que mantêm o leitor envolvido, enquanto o tom varia entre sombrio, emocional e por vezes carregado de mistério. O catálogo revela uma preferência por tramas que envolvem segredos, ameaças ocultas e jornadas de autodescoberta, com personagens que enfrentam dilemas morais e desafios de sobrevivência.
