Night Spinner

(Hardback)

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Before the massacre at Nariin, Enebish was one of the greatest warriors in the Sky King's Imperial Army: a rare and dangerous Night Spinner, blessed with the ability to control the threads of darkness. Now, she is known as Enebish the Destroyer-a monster and murderer, banished to a remote monastery for losing control of her power and annihilating a merchant caravan. Guilt stricken and scarred, Enebish knows she should be grateful for this sanctuary. But when her adoptive sister, Imperial Army captain Ghoa, offers her a chance at reinstatement, she eagerly accepts. All she has to do is track down the notorious rebel leader, Temujin. But upon leaving the monastery, she discovers the tides of war have changed, and Temujin's rebels are the only ones standing between the people and death on the tundra.

Reviews

"[A] tightly wound, laser-focused epic... satisfies as a stand-alone and leaves fans of fantasy, mystery, and thrillers clamoring for more." - Kirkus

"Enebish's prowess as an eagle-trainer, however, is a high point, and readers will applaud her journey toward empowerment. The combination of tangible spirituality, battle magic, and steppe-inspired setting may appeal to readers who enjoyed [Emily A.] Duncan's Wicked Saints." - BCCB

"Thorley thoroughly utilizes descriptive language throughout the text, bolstering the imagery. Readers will enjoy this fast-paced adventure, enticed by all of the narrative's twists and turns... A thrilling retelling that will circulate well among fans of young adult fantasies." - School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR ADDIE THORLEY and AN AFFAIR OF POISONS

- "Fast-paced and refreshing." - School Library Journal, starred review

- "[An] exciting historical episode." - Booklist

- A YALSA 2020 Best Fiction for Young Adults nominee

- "Thrilling, romantic, and addictive." - Rosalyn Eves, author of the Blood Rose Rebellion trilogy

Author Bio

Addie Thorley is the author of An Affair of Poisons. She spent her childhood playing soccer, riding horses, and scribbling stories. After graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in journalism, she decided "hard news" didn't contain enough magic and kissing, so she flung herself into the land of fiction and never looked back. When she's not writing, she can be found galloping around the barn where she works as a horse trainer and exercise rider. She currently lives in Princeton, New Jersey with her husband, daughter, and wolf dog. You can find her online at www.addiethorley.com or on Twitter @addiethorley.