Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood (English) Paperback Book

Description: Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood An instant New York Times bestseller--and a legendary YA debut!This dazzling sapphic fantasy inspired by Greek mythology will captivate fans of Circe and The Song of Achilles.Each spring, Ithaca condemns twelve maidens to the noose. This is the price vengeful Poseidon demands for the lives of Queen Penelopes twelve maids, hanged and cast into the depths centuries ago.But when that fate comes for Leto, death is not what she thought it would be. Instead, she wakes on a mysterious island and meets a girl with green eyes and the power to command the sea. A girl named Melantho, who says one more death can stop a thousand.The prince of Ithaca must die--or the tides of fate will drown them all.Sarah Underwood weaves an epic tapestry of lies, love, and tragedy, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Alexandra Bracken, and Renée Ahdieh. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sarah Underwood grew up by the sea in Devon. A data scientist by training, she is a graduate of Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge and is now studying for her PhD at the University of Oxford.Sarah has been writing as long as she can remember and has always been drawn to stories of myth and magic. Her debut novel, Lies We Sing to the Sea, was an instant New York Times, indie, and international bestseller. Review "Gorgeous, tragic, and timeless, Lies We Sing to the Sea makes an age-old story feel new again. This is Greek tragedy at its best: sweeping in scope yet deeply intimate in characterization. This book will break your heart and youll be grateful for it." -- Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief"Lies We Sing to the Sea is a lyrical, elegant debut bursting with imagination and heart. Underwood expertly weaves a tale about the inevitability of fate--and the love that makes us rail against it anyway. Bittersweet and wholly cathartic." -- Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic"Overflowing with emotion and full of magic." -- Jennifer Saint, internationally bestselling author of Ariadne"A wondrous tale of love, death, and sacrifice. The vivid characters give depth and adventure to a story with roots in classic Greek mythology." -- Natasha Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea"Sarah Underwoods classical reimagining is woven with pure magic: salt-laced myths, a plot that slowly unravels like a tapestry, and vivid characters who are destined to steal your heart. A scintillating, beautiful debut." -- Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of A River Enchanted and Sisters of Sword & Song"Sarah Underwood gives a brave, ferocious voice to a character who richly deserves one. Filled with knife-sharp banter, smoldering romance, and twists that will tear your heart to pieces, this is the story about one of Penelopes doomed maids that was always waiting to be told. " -- Heather Walter, author of the Malice duology"Prepare to be utterly wrecked by this brilliant, lyrical, queer, feminist af book. Lies We Sing to the Sea grabbed my heart from the first pages and I couldnt put it down. Utterly breathtaking. I loved it." -- Jamie Pacton, author of The Vermillion Emporium"Rich, immersive and utterly compelling. A stunning achievement from Gen Zs answer to Madeline Miller" -- Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls Details ISBN0063234491 Author Sarah Underwood Pages 432 Audience Age 14 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780063234499 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-04-23 Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Audience Teenage / Young adult US Release Date 2024-04-23 Language English ISBN-10 0063234491 UK Release Date 2024-04-23 Imprint US HarperTeen Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160487973;

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