Star Eater by Kerstin Hall (English) Paperback Book

Description: Star Eater by Kerstin Hall From Nommo Award finalist Kerstin Hall, an epic fantasy that reads like Margaret Atwood by way of Dungeons & Dragons.All martyrdoms are difficult. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From Nommo Award finalist Kerstin Hall, an epic fantasy that reads like Margaret Atwood by way of Dungeons & DragonsAll martyrdoms are difficult.Elfreda Raughn will avoid pregnancy if it kills her, and one way or another, it will kill her. Though shes able to stomach her gruesome day-to-day duties, the reality of preserving the Sisterhood of Aytriums magical bloodline horrifies her. She wants out, whatever the cost.So when a shadowy faction approaches Elfreda with an offer of escape, she leaps at the opportunity. As their spy, she gains access to the highest reaches of the Sisterhood, and enters a glittering world of opulent parties, subtle deceptions, and unexpected bloodshed.A phantasmagorical indictment of hereditary power, Star Eater takes readers deep into a perilous and uncanny world where even the most powerful women are forced to choose what sacrifices they will make, so that they might have any choice at all. Author Biography Kerstin Halls short fiction has appeared in Strange Horizons and Fireside, and she is the author of the novella The Border Keeper. She lives in Cape Town, South Africa. You can find her at kerstinhall.com and on Twitter at @Kerstin__Hall. Review "Written in beautifully agile prose, Star Eater is a layered and incisive examination of power, and Elfreda Raughn its beating heart. Her voice grabbed me from the first page and never let go."--Rory Power, New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls"The intricate, bloody mechanics of Halls worldbuilding come together with her perfectly assured prose to make an utterly compelling fantasy, both haunted and haunting."--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name "Gut-churning, wonderful, and strange--a fantasy that knows where the bodies are buried."--Max Gladstone, author of This Is How You Lose the Time War "Hall paints a lush and haunting world with a terrifying magic that forms the very foundation of society. Gripping and absorbing, Star Eater will leave readers lingering over its themes of heritage and power."--Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter "Systemic power structures built on the back of a dead god, ritualistic cannibalism, and magical disease are balanced with emotional themes of love and regret. . . . Halls solid worldbuilding and strong prose create an utterly gripping novel that blends the boundaries of horror and fantasy."--Library Journal, starred review "Star Eater is exciting horror-fantasy about power, violence, and control, and Els complicated quest to be freeof the violent magic system at the sisterhoods core will keep readers compelled from the first page."--Booklist Praise for Kerstin Hall "A phantasmagorical picaresque through a lushly realised underworld, populated by a grotesque bestiary of fantastical creatures. . . . This twisty example of the new weird genre examines love, loss and loyalty."--The Guardian "Beautifully and vividly imagined. Eerie, lovely, and surreal."--Ann Leckie "A labyrinth of demons, dead gods, cranky psychopomps, and broken all-too-human lives."--Max Gladstone "A fantasy forged in the belly of dreams. . . . A singular debut with no easy answers and beauty to spare."--Indrapramit Das "Quiet but intricate, shored up by rich prose. . . . The tangle of love, loss, grief, and regret that is gradually exposed as the books emotional core feels tender and profound."--Publishers Weekly "There is no doubt in my mind that Kerstin Hall is one of the great imaginative minds writing fantasy today."--Isabel Cañas, USA Today Bestselling author of Vampires of El Norte, on Asunder "Kerstin Halls writing is simply awesome."--Ann Leckie, on Asunder "Once again, Hall proves herself a worldbuilder of rare talent."--Premee Mohamed, Nebula Award-winning author of Beneath the Rising, on Asunder Promotional All martyrdoms are difficult. Review Quote "Written in beautifully agile prose, Star Eater is a layered and incisive examination of power , and Elfreda Raughn its beating heart. Her voice grabbed me from the first page and never let go."--Rory Power, New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls "The intricate, bloody mechanics of Halls worldbuilding come together with her perfectly assured prose to make an utterly compelling fantasy, both haunted and haunting ."--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name "Gut-churning, wonderful, and strange--a fantasy that knows where the bodies are buried ."--Max Gladstone, author of This Is How You Lose the Time War "Hall paints a lush and haunting world with a terrifying magic that forms the very foundation of society. Gripping and absorbing, Star Eater will leave readers lingering over its themes of heritage and power. "--Andrea G. Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter "Systemic power structures built on the back of a dead god, ritualistic cannibalism, and magical disease are balanced with emotional themes of love and regret. . . . Halls solid worldbuilding and strong prose create an utterly gripping novel that blends the boundaries of horror and fantasy." --Library Journal, starred review "Star Eater is exciting horror-fantasy about power, violence, and control, and Els complicated quest to be free of the violent magic system at the sisterhoods core will keep readers compelled from the first page." -- Booklist Praise for Kerstin Hall "A phantasmagorical picaresque through a lushly realised underworld, populated by a grotesque bestiary of fantastical creatures. . . . This twisty example of the new weird genre examines love, loss and loyalty."-- The Guardian "Beautifully and vividly imagined. Eerie, lovely, and surreal."--Ann Leckie "A labyrinth of demons, dead gods, cranky psychopomps, and broken all-too-human lives."--Max Gladstone "A fantasy forged in the belly of dreams. . . . A singular debut with no easy answers and beauty to spare."--Indrapramit Das "Quiet but intricate, shored up by rich prose. . . . The tangle of love, loss, grief, and regret that is gradually exposed as the books emotional core feels tender and profound."-- Publishers Weekly Promotional "Headline" All martyrdoms are difficult. Details ISBN1250625335 Author Kerstin Hall Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1250625335 ISBN-13 9781250625335 Format Paperback DEWEY 823.92 Pages 448 Publisher St Martins Press Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2022-10-04 Publication Date 2022-11-15 Audience General US Release Date 2022-11-15 AU Release Date 2022-10-10 NZ Release Date 2022-10-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138262567;

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