But Neryn learns compelling lessons about friendship, forgiveness, and loyalty, and has just one kiss by book's end. Conflict between Enforcers and resistance forces results in much death. The king's Enforcers set fire to buildings with people inside and have the power to destroy the minds of those who oppose them. As her adventures unfold and she starts to realize her magical powers, she encounters - and sometimes participates in - violent combat, which becomes the subject of much moral reflection.
And when her addled father gambles her away in a game of chance, she fears the man whose hands she's fallen into. In a generally Celtic medieval kingdom called Alban, 15-year-old Neryn has been in mortal danger her whole life because of her "canny" abilities, which let her see and converse with fairies. Parents need to know that Shadowfell is the first book in a trilogy by bestselling historical-fantasy author Juliet Marillier. One of the Good Folk who's been supplying Neryn with a tonic so she's strong enough to travel refuses to give her any more because of the danger of addiction.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. from the Celtic settings of Marilliers popular Sevenwaters series. Too much drink leads to trouble, as when Neryn's crazed father can't stop gambling. young adult fantasy novel in Shadowfell, the projected first in a new trilogy. Winner of the Tin Duck Award for Speculative Fictionįans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier.Potions, healing and otherwise, turn up frequently. "A new book by Juliet Marillier is always a cause for celebration" Kate Forsyth She wants to trust Flint but how can she tell who is true in this land of evil?įor Neryn has heard whisper of a mysterious place far away: a place where rebels are amassing to free the land and end the King's reign.Ī story of courage, hope, danger and love from one of the most compelling fantasy storytellers writing today. When an enigmatic stranger saves her life, Neryn and the young man called Flint begin an uneasy journey together. She can rely on no one - not even the elusive Good Folk who challenge and bewilder her with their words. The tyrannical king and his masked Enforcers are scouring the land, burning villages and enslaving the canny.įifteen-year-old Neryn has fled her home in the wake of its destruction, and is alone and penniless, hiding her extraordinary magical power. In a generally Celtic medieval kingdom called Alban, 15-year-old Neryn has been in mortal danger her whole life because of her 'canny' abilities, which let her see and converse with fairies. Marillier is a consummate craftswoman." Sydney Morning Herald Parents need to know that Shadowfell is the first book in a trilogy by bestselling historical-fantasy author Juliet Marillier. "An exquisitely written tale of love, fear, faith and difficult choices. The first book in the Shadowfell trilogy from the acclaimed author of the Sevenwaters series The first book in the Shadowfell trilogy from the acclaimed author of the Sevenwaters seriesAn exquisitely written tale of love, fear, faith and difficult.
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