![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In her desperation, Serilda unwittingly summons a mysterious boy to her aid. The king orders Serilda to complete the impossible task of spinning straw into gold, or be killed for telling falsehoods. When one of Serilda's outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor miller's daughter has developed a talent for spinning stories that are fantastical and spellbinding and entirely untrue. Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author, returns to the fairytale world with this haunting retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore, Fantasy, Retelling, Young Adult Published by Feiwel and Friends on November 2, 2021 ![]()
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![]() ![]() Of course, the first place any reader should start is with Patchett’s own books. If you are also a fan of Ann Patchett, I hope this list gives you a few read-alikes for your favorites. ![]() However, she always brings her signature literary style–fantastic prose, unforgettable characters, and compelling plots. Patchett isn’t afraid to experiment, which can make it tough to pin down read-alikes. Patchett’s most recent novels have been family dramas–both excellent–but her backlist includes a variety of storylines, themes, and settings, including the Amazon jungle, a home for unwed mothers, and a mansion in South America. It still stands as one of my all-time favorite books. For me, that favorite author is Ann Patchett.Įver since I read (and reread) Bel Canto, she has been a must-read author for me. Who’s the author that immediately comes to mind when someone asks what you like to read? Find books with similar themes, settings, and writing styles–or just pick up your next book by Patchett herself! ![]() Wondering what to read next if you love Ann Patchett? Fans of Bel Canto, Run, Commonwealth, The Dutch House, and other Ann Patchett novels will want to check out some of the books on this list. ![]() ![]() ![]() “In The Law of Innocence, Michael Connelly brilliantly captures the desperation of a lawyer-turned-defendant facing a long stretch in a prison full of people with scores to settle. ![]() Combine this with a cast of well-drawn characters, writing as precise as a Patek Philippe watch, and a propulsive plot, and the result is one of the finest legal thrillers of the last decade.” “Connelly’s novels have long been distinguished by his mastery of the complexities of the justice system including an ability to get police and courtroom procedures exactly right. “A virtuoso performance even by Connelly’s high standards.”
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