Publication Date: May 22, 2012
Dark myths, medieval secrets, intrigue, and romance populate the pages of the first-ever teen series from #1 bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl.
Italy, 1453. Seventeen-year-old Luca Vero is brilliant, gorgeousand accused of heresy. Cast out of his religious order for using the new science to question old superstitious beliefs, Luca is recruited into a secret sect: The Order of the Dragon, commissioned by Pope Nicholas V to investigate evil and danger in its many forms, and strange occurrences across Europe, in this yearthe end of days.
Isolde is a seventeen-year-old girl shut up in a nunnery so she cant inherit any of her fathers estate. As the nuns walk in their sleep and see strange visions, Isolde is accused of witchcraftand Luca is sent to investigate her, but finds himself plotting her escape.
Despite their vows, despite themselves, love grows between Luca and Isolde as they travel across Europe with their faithful companions, Freize and Ishraq. The four young people encounter werewolves, alchemists, witches, and death-dancers as they head toward a real-life historical figure who holds the boundaries of Christendom and the secrets of the Order of the Dragon.
The first in a series, this epic and richly detailed drama is grounded in historical communities and their mythic beliefs. It includes a medieval map of Europe that will track their journey; and the interior will include relevant decorative elements as well as an interior line illustration. And look for a QR code that links to a note from the author with additional, detailed information about the setting and the history that informed the writing. With Philippa Gregorys trademark touch, this novel deftly brings the pastand its salacious scandalsvividly and disturbingly to life.
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A YA fantasy series?
A YA fantasy series?
Say it ain't so.
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Yes, I saw this.
I wonder. Despite what people think it is very difficult to write a YA novel. I'm wondering how this one is. I also noticed that one of the main characters is 18. Thats pushing it for YA. Typically they are younger.
The story sounds forced and predictable. But its PG, so what does one expect?
I wonder. Despite what people think it is very difficult to write a YA novel. I'm wondering how this one is. I also noticed that one of the main characters is 18. Thats pushing it for YA. Typically they are younger.
The story sounds forced and predictable. But its PG, so what does one expect?
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Maybe with it being YA we won't get any incest?
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[quote=""Misfit""]Maybe with it being YA we won't get any incest? [/quote]
Dont count on it!
Dont count on it!
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Found an excerptif anyone is adventurous enough to read.
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I read some of the excerpt. Didn't grab me. But I am in quite a mood this morning. I just can't imagine being excited about someone as sick as PG writing for young people. 'Cause you know YA readers read up. There'll be 14 yr olds reading it. I hope she doesn't destroy someone's innocence with this. I'm 36 and I still can't shake the images from that one series she did. Icky.
Its pretty hard to shake teens.
They love incest, rape, cutting, etc. etc. Thats how they roll. Or thats how many of my readers roll.
They love incest, rape, cutting, etc. etc. Thats how they roll. Or thats how many of my readers roll.
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[quote=""rebecca191""]I've read a few young adult novels recently with 17-19 year old main characters, so the age doesn't seem that odd to me. I plan to give it a try.[/quote]
17 isn't too far fetched for YA. I still think 18 is high and 19 is eh for me.
I'm sure she made the character 18 so it could appeal to both adult and teens. In fact I'd bet on it.
18 is still a teen so we could push it to a YA audience. But adults might read it cause the MC is 18 and not teen angst.
17 isn't too far fetched for YA. I still think 18 is high and 19 is eh for me.
I'm sure she made the character 18 so it could appeal to both adult and teens. In fact I'd bet on it.
18 is still a teen so we could push it to a YA audience. But adults might read it cause the MC is 18 and not teen angst.
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