Leigh Bardugo’s THE FAMILIAR, set in a thrilling world of seers and alchemists, holy men, and hucksters, where the lines between magic, science, and fraud are never certain, has received three starred reviews!
“THE FAMILIAR highlights all of the things that make Bardugo (HELL BENT, 2023) so well loved: a romance with maddening chemistry, an artfully built world, side characters with their own deep backstories, and a plot full of dark twists and spiderweb connections. The Sephardic Jewish representation is intricate and lovely. Luzia is reminiscent of many favorite YA heroines—Katniss Everdeen comes to mind—and the historical fantasy built around her is vivid. Fans of historical fantasy, tortured love interests, and Bardugo’s Grishaverse will fall hard for this new novel. A new Bardugo is a major event for adult and teen readers alike, and this historical fantasy is sure to dazzle.”—Booklist, starred review
“Bardugo masterfully weaves magical realism with historical fiction and romance, which makes this book impossible to put down. Great for fans of Rebecca Ross and Holly Black.”—Library Journal, starred review
“Bardugo puts an earthy spin on heavenly miracles, with much attention given to the mundane drudgery of daily life that is not erased—even with magic that can unburn bread. Luzia’s pursuit of her powers, even at the risk of burning at the stake, comes across as both empowering and practical compared to a life of unrewarding toil, making it easy to root for her through the competition. The sharp realism mixes with a genuine feeling of enchantment to create a top-tier historical fantasy.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
THE FAMILIAR by Leigh Bardugo; 9781250884251; 4/9/24.
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