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      An Unreliable Magic

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      This second book in the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong. It's been six months sinc...

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      Product ID:9781728268866
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Series:A Hundred Names for Magic
      Title:An Unreliable Magic
      Authors:Author: Rin Chupeco
      Page Count:464
      Subjects:Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      This second book in the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong. It's been six months since the lost city of Avalon was thawed and retaken. And Alex is doing his best to be a good leader, even though he's not entirely sure what he's doing. He needs all the help he can get, which is why his best friend, Tala, is by his side. Unfortunately, when the Nameless Sword in the stone appears suddenly in the castle courtyard, it brings a new set of problems. Avalon custom dictates that anyone is free to try to pull it out, attracting people from all walks of life and leaving the kingdom vulnerable to attack. Attempts to infiltrate Avalon begin in the form of mysterious portals that start appearing without warning bringing nightwalkers, ice maidens, and even a surly dragon. When the Snow Queen comes out of the woodwork with an unlikely ally and attempts to open a portal to the legendary Buyan, a long-lost country whose life-giving waters could make her even more powerful, Alex, Tala, and their friends will have to work together to stop her, even after their biggest betrayal leaves them broken. Gripping, fantastical, and delightfully funny, An Unreliable Magic is perfect for readers looking for:young adult magic, mythology, and folkloreLGBTQ representationdiverse characterscreative new takes on classic storiesfresh and dazzling world buildingPraise for Wicked As You Wish:"Glorious."-Shelf Awareness"Combining legends, myths, fairy tales, and classic children's literature from Oz to Neverland, Chupeco (The Bone Witch) creates an enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero's journey...A nail-biting quest that introduces a gripping new series."-STARRED review, Publishers Weekly"...A truly original novel. A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues."-STARRED review, Kirkus

      This second book in the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong.

      It''s been six months since the lost city of Avalon was thawed and retaken. And Alex is doing his best to be a good leader, even though he''s not entirely sure what he''s doing. He needs all the help he can get, which is why his best friend, Tala, is by his side. Unfortunately, when the Nameless Sword in the stone appears suddenly in the castle courtyard, it brings a new set of problems. Avalon custom dictates that anyone is free to try to pull it out, attracting people from all walks of life and leaving the kingdom vulnerable to attack.

      Attempts to infiltrate Avalon begin in the form of mysterious portals that start appearing without warning bringing nightwalkers, ice maidens, and even a surly dragon.

      When the Snow Queen comes out of the woodwork with an unlikely ally and attempts to open a portal to the legendary Buyan, a long-lost country whose life-giving waters could make her even more powerful, Alex, Tala, and their friends will have to work together to stop her, even after their biggest betrayal leaves them broken.

      Gripping, fantastical, and delightfully funny, An Unreliable Magic is perfect for readers looking for:
      young adult magic, mythology, and folklore
      LGBTQ representation
      diverse characters
      creative new takes on classic stories
      fresh and dazzling world building

      Praise for Wicked As You Wish:

      "Glorious."-Shelf Awareness

      "Combining legends, myths, fairy tales, and classic children''s literature from Oz to Neverland, Chupeco (The Bone Witch) creates an enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero''s journey...A nail-biting quest that introduces a gripping new series."-STARRED review, Publishers Weekly

      "...A truly original novel. A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues."-STARRED review, Kirkus


      Imprint Name:Sourcebooks Fire
      Publisher Name:Sourcebooks, Inc
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2023-12-07

      Additional information

      Weight464 g
      Dimensions210 × 140 × 32 mm