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Isobelle Carmody
In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities, it is also dangerous. Survival is only by secrecy and so she determines never to use her forbidden powers. But it is as if they have their own imperative and she is brought to the attention of the totalitarian Council that rules the Land.Banished to the remote mountain institution of Obernewtyn, she must throw off her cloak of concealment and pit herself against those that would resurrect the terrible forces of the apocalypse. Only then will she learn most truly who and what she is . . .Elspeth is determined to uncover the plot and so, accompanied only by her cat, Maruman, embarks on a terrible adventure full of danger, the conclusion to which promises not just uncertainty about her safety but also that of many around her.
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Author
Isobelle Carmody
Pages
256
Publisher
A&C Black
Published Date
2011-09-19
ISBN
1408811685 9781408811689
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"Dystopian written before it was a really big deal so it's fresh and free of a lot of tropes."
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Naomi Armendariz
"took a bit to pick up, but in the end I enjoyed it."
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Trish Shepherd
"This book has everything- a compelling, strong female protagonist, a set of well-developed characters, a good slow-burn romance (enemies to friends, friends to lovers...?), and an elaborate plot. The post-apocalyptic world and its history are very complicated and thorough, but it's introduced slowly enough to be okay."
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Zoey F
"One of my favorite post apocalypse series. Elspeth is tough and smart and I love the world that Isobelle Carmody created."
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Devin Nickell
"Phenomenal read, a story woven so intricately you don't knownyou have missed somwthing until it reveals itself. You cannot help but feel everything when reading it!"
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