ISBN: 9780593200513
Editorial: Ace
Autor: Sebastian, Laura
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 448
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: Product Description"Laura Sebastian is the next Madeline Miller. . . . a fierce, fresh, lyrical tale that will enthrall until the last page."--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The HuntressA Popsugar Best Summer Read of 2021A Bibliolifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Sci-fi and Fantasy Book"Magical, haunting, unique--I haven't been so excited about an Arthur book since I read The Once and Future King ."--Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe Lady of Shalott reclaims her story in this bold feminist reimagining of the Arthurian myth from the New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess.Everyone knows the legend. Of Arthur, destined to be a king. Of the beautiful Guinevere, who will betray him with his most loyal knight, Lancelot. Of the bitter sorceress, Morgana, who will turn against them all. But Elaine alone carries the burden of knowing what is to come--for Elaine of Shalott is cursed to see the future.On the mystical isle of Avalon, Elaine runs free and learns of the ancient prophecies surrounding her and her friends--countless possibilities, almost all of them tragic.When their future comes to claim them, Elaine, Guinevere, Lancelot, and Morgana accompany Arthur to take his throne in stifling Camelot, where magic is outlawed, the rules of society chain them, and enemies are everywhere. Yet the most dangerous threats may come from within their own circle.As visions are fulfilled and an inevitable fate closes in, Elaine must decide how far she will go to change destiny--and what she is willing to sacrifice along the way.From School Library JournalSebastian's poignant retelling of the Arthurian legend is narrated by Elaine, Lady of Shalott. Elaine-who comes from a long line of oracles-has struggled since childhood to manage the emotional fallout of the foresight afforded by her visions, and feels isolated within a society where magic is banned. When she arrives in Avalon at age 13, she immediately finds a home with a group of new friends including Morgana, Guinevere, half-fey Lancelot, and royal heir Arthur. The tight-knit group of friends share a strong connection throughout their teens but find their bond fraying when Arthur's father dies and they must relocate to Camelot to assure his ascension to the throne via a series of quests. Through a blend of flashbacks, present-tense narration, and visions of the future, Elaine relates the group's political machinations and high-stakes adventures. Although the novel contains familiar elements of Arthurian myth, Elaine's lyrical narration lends a wistful, contemplative tone to the story. The novel's exploration of themes such as seeking autonomy, managing change in adolescent friendships, and facing adult responsibility will likely resonate with older teens. Characters have a diverse range of skin tones and hair colors; cultural prejudice exists between various factions of the kingdom and is openly discussed and challenged. An author's note alerts readers to themes of mental illness and suicide. VERDICT Sebastian's adult debut is highly recommended for teens who enjoyed Naomi Novik's fairy-tale retellings and Kiersten White's "Camelot Rising" series.-Kelsy Peterson, Brighton Grammar Sch., Melbourne, Australiaα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Review"Laura Sebastian is the next Madeline Miller. In Half Sick of Shadows, she frames the famous legend of King Arthur through the eyes of seer Elaine, the tragic Lily Maid who flowers into much more than a passive doomed oracle. Leading the women of Camelot into taking control of a legend long dominated by knights and kings, Elaine weaves past truths and possible futures into a fierce, fresh, lyrical tale that will enthrall until the last page."--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Huntress"Magical, haunting, unique--Sebastian is a splendid new figure on the adult scene! This
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