The Light of the Midnight Stars
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The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner
A magical new stand-alone novel with an entrancing fairy-tale feel, from the author of the highly acclaimed The Sisters of the Winter Wood
Highly recommended for lovers of Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver and her 'Scholomance' series, as well as readers who enjoy their fantasy steeped in myths from infrequently represented people and places * LIBRARY JOURNAL *
The Light of the Midnight Stars is storytelling as spellcasting Rossner has conjured something vivid and wild and true -- Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE MERCIES
Rossner's tale is as lyrical as the slow growth of roots, the quick dance of fire and the stately procession of the stars. Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down -- Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series
Rossner creates a lush, immersive world . . . The result is as lovely as it is heartbreaking -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Rossner has crafted a masterful tale blending Jewish mysticism, fairy tales, and history in this story about three girls who wield the sacred magic of King Solomon's descendants ... This spectacular coming-of-age story shows the evolution that each of the sisters moves through to find their ending -- BOOKLIST
A welcome tribute to Jewish resilience in the face of oppression, imbued with elemental magic, folkloric traditions, and the transcendent power of love -- Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of THE WOLF IN THE WHALE
There are princes and princesses aplenty in Rena Rossner's new fantasy novel, The Light of the Midnight Stars, and enough of the fantastical to satisfy the most ardent Grimm fan . . . Readers will feel a connection to the time and place, as it serves as a constant reminder of what we fight for daily - freedom to be ourselves and to choose our own destinies * JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL *
The Light of the Midnight Stars is storytelling as spellcasting Rossner has conjured something vivid and wild and true -- Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE MERCIES
Rossner's tale is as lyrical as the slow growth of roots, the quick dance of fire and the stately procession of the stars. Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down -- Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series
Rossner creates a lush, immersive world . . . The result is as lovely as it is heartbreaking -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Rossner has crafted a masterful tale blending Jewish mysticism, fairy tales, and history in this story about three girls who wield the sacred magic of King Solomon's descendants ... This spectacular coming-of-age story shows the evolution that each of the sisters moves through to find their ending -- BOOKLIST
A welcome tribute to Jewish resilience in the face of oppression, imbued with elemental magic, folkloric traditions, and the transcendent power of love -- Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of THE WOLF IN THE WHALE
There are princes and princesses aplenty in Rena Rossner's new fantasy novel, The Light of the Midnight Stars, and enough of the fantastical to satisfy the most ardent Grimm fan . . . Readers will feel a connection to the time and place, as it serves as a constant reminder of what we fight for daily - freedom to be ourselves and to choose our own destinies * JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL *
Rena Rossner hails from Miami Beach, Florida. She is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars Program, she studied at Trinity College, Dublin and holds an MA in history from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her debut novel, The Sisters of the Winter Wood was listed as 'One of the 100 Best Books' of the year by Publishers Weekly. She currently lives in Israel with her husband, five children and a pug, where she works as a literary agent at the Deborah Harris Literary Agency. Her grandparents and great grandparents are from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary and Romania. Their stories inspire her work.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780356511498 |
| ISBN 10 | 0356511499 |
| Title | The Light of the Midnight Stars |
| Author | Rena Rossner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2022-01-20 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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