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The Ever Cruel Kingdom (Never Tilting World, 2)
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Product Description From the author of The Bone Witch, the thrilling sequel to The Never Tilting World spins elemental magic, fierce sisterhood, and vast, incredible landscapes into a YA fantasy epic perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir. After a treacherous journey and a life-shattering introduction to a twin neither knew she had, sisters Haidee and Odessa expected to emerge from the Great Abyss to a world set right. But though the planet is turning once again, the creatures of the abyss refuse to rest without another goddess’s sacrifice. To break the cycle, Haidee and Odessa need answers that lie beyond the seven gates of the underworld, within the Cruel Kingdom itself. The shadows of the underworld may hunger to tear them apart, but these two sisters are determined to heal their world—together. From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up—Starting right where The Never Tilting World left off, this conclusion to Chupeco's duology will thrill fans. Twin goddesses Haidee and Odessa emerge from the abyss to find that the world is again turning. However, the creatures from the abyss continue to follow and torment them, demanding the sacrifice they were never given. Haidee and Odessa, along with their lovers, desert nomad Arjun and Catseye Lan, respectively; search for the answers to healing the world; and discover they must return to the Cruel Kingdom. Characters from the previous book forge new alliances and new enemies are created as the sisters are determined to make things right, even as their warring mothers attempt to keep them apart before finally uniting for the last epic battle. Chupeco has built a magical world with strong characters, who have a range of skin tones, and good LGBTQIA+ representation. The plot is action-packed from the beginning to the end. VERDICT Fans of The Never Tilting World will be desperate to finish the story. Purchase where the first book is popular.—Megan Huenemann, Norris H.S., Firth, NE Review Praise for The Never Tilting World: “ The Never Tilting World is what happens when Garth Nix meets Mad Max: Fury Road . It’s a dark, lovely, and even timely look at a world that’s fallen apart, with just the right blend of epic action and twisted magic.” -- Tara Sim, author of Timekeeper “Visually vivid, magical, and exhilarating.” -- Kirkus Reviews “Dark and richly drawn, The Never Tilting World is a lavish fantasy about sisterhood, sacrifice, and finding strength in a treacherous world. Chupeco’s writing is lushly descriptive, transporting me to the brink of the abyss; while reading it, I could swear the world stood still.” -- Heidi Heilig, author of For a Muse of Fire “Multiple plot twists and a breathlessly cinematic tone will attract fantasy and romance fans alike.” -- Booklist “Complex, brutal, romantic, and terrifying. With a phenomenal cast of characters who stick to your bones and vivid worldbuilding that shows up in your dreams, this is a book that demands to be experienced.” -- Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights and editor of His Hideous Heart “This rich fantasy spotlights power’s corruptive influence, love’s redemptive nature, and the urgent concerns of climate change. The tale’s scope and creativity astound.” -- Publishers Weekly “A great choice for fantasy shelves.” -- School Library Journal About the Author Rin Chupeco has written obscure manuals for complicated computer programs, talked people out of their money at event shows, and done many other terrible things. They now write about ghosts and fantastic worlds but are still sometimes mistaken for a revenant. They are the author of The Girl from the Well, its sequel, The Suffering, and the Bone Witch trilogy. Find them at www.rinchupeco.com.
