“这是一部神奇的小说，结合了双重性、传统性和变化性……作者将神话故事与历史融合地天衣无缝，为主人公自我发现之旅设置了一个丰满的背景，并以戏剧性的结尾告终。读者定会深深沉浸于作者讲述的关于绝望的希望和错综复杂的关系的精彩故事之中。”——《出版人周刊》星级评论
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K and Commonwealth rights have been sold to Jo Fletcher Books/Quercus and Turkish rights to Penguen Kitap Basin.
"A magical novel of duality, tradition, and change . . . Moreno-Garcia’s seamless blend of mythology and history provides a ripe setting for Casiopea’s stellar journey of self-discovery, which culminates in a dramatic denouement. Readers will gladly immerse themselves in Moreno-Garcia’s rich and complex tale of desperate hopes and complicated relationships."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Snappy dialog, stellar world building, lyrical prose, and a slow-burn romance make this a standout. . . . Purchase where Naomi Novik, Nnedi Okorafor, and N.K. Jemisin are popular.” —Library Journal (starred review)
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“An evocative and moving modern Indigenous fairy tale filled with quiet moments of vulnerability and honesty. Oh, my heart!”—Rebecca Roanhorse, Hugo- and Nebula-award winning author of the Sixth World series
"Set in a lushly rendered and gorgeous world, this is historical fantasy at its best: a fresh, feminist coming-of-age tale that lets the ancient and the new meld and clash in a tale you can’t put down.”—S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass and The Kingdom of Copper
“An elegant and immersive tale, Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Gods of Jade and Shadow opened my eyes to the Mayan Underworld and took me on an adventure with a strong-willed, practical heroine and a prickly fallen god that I never wanted to end. It feels like a modern classic, and is absolutely unforgettable.”—Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
“Simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-mending, Gods of Jade and Shadow is a wondrous and magical tale about choosing our own path. I felt weepy and happy and hopeful when I finished—everything you want to feel at the end of a great story.”—Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles and A Plague of Giants
“A lush, bittersweet tale of courage, love and carving your own place in the world . . . Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s evocative prose will take you on an adventure for the mind and the heart.”—Christina Henry, author of Alice and The Girl in Red
“A beautiful work that will draw you in and keep you transfixed and reading far too late. It blends the ‘real’ and the mythic seamlessly, and the clear-sighted heroine is a joy to read about. It’s the sort of book that will leave you with beautiful after-images for weeks to follow, and going back to re-read favorite sections.”—Genevieve Cogman, author of the Invisible Library series
“Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s prose is like the best kind of fairytale—dark, enchanting, and makes you wish that you could live within its pages. Casiopea’s journey belongs on every bookshelf.”—Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of Labyrinth Lost
“A vibrant story of grit, giddiness, and glory with a protagonist whose personality burns bright as a star. Casiopea Tun will capture your heart and draw you into a jewel-toned world of myth-making and jazz music.”—Lara Elena Donnelly, author of The Amberlough Dossier