The extraordinary second book in the epic Shadow Skye trilogy.In a world of shadows, hope can be found...Agatha and Jaime have rescued their clan and returned home to Skye as heroes. But when Agatha uncovers a threat to their people, she unwittingly releases a terrible power that could kill every living thing on the island. Jaime must race to Scotia to hunt an ancient blood magic, which may be their only chance of survival. Meanwhile, Sigrid, a Norvegian girl with an unusual gift, journeys to the court of Ingland where a dangerous alliance is forming - one that will soon turn its vengeful eyes to Skye. Sigrid will have to risk everything if she and the people of Skye are to survive the gathering shadows...Cover illustration by Violet Tobacco. Praise for the Shadow Skye trilogy:Thrilling, strange and brutally involving. GuardianA story fantasy-loving young readers may not even know theyve been waiting for. New York TimesA gripping story and a dark one. Wall Street JournalAn absolute cracker. Electrifying. Belfast TelegraphA proper barnstormer. SFXA wild, thrilling and sometimes dark fantasy adventure. The Week JuniorThe chill barren setting of Scotia provides rich terrain for an unsettling wildness. Irish TimesPacks a real punch with its high-level suspense. BookTrustRich in atmosphere while dripping with grisly violence ... A fresh and exciting debut. KirkusA gripping, brutal adventure that completely swept me away. Emma Carroll, author of The Somerset Tsunami Agatha is that rare thing in fiction: a truly original hero, one for all of us. What a great book! Ian Irvine, author of The Three Worlds Cycle"A thrilling adventure in a beautifully imagined world. I defy you not to want to follow Agatha to the end of the known world." Frank Cottrell-Boyce, author of Millions A brave new voice in fantasy fiction. Sally Green, author of Half BadI could hardly turn the pages fast enough. Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girls Guide to MurderDarkly beautiful, original and brimming with hope and compassion. Kesia Lupo, author of We Are Blood and ThunderA sublimely plotted, windswept adventure. Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl with the Sharks TeethA triumph. Katy a Balen, author of The Space Were InOne of the freshest, most exciting fantasies Ive ever read. Sarah Ann Juckes, author of OutsideThe fandom Ive been waiting for. Forget Gryffindor, Dauntless, and House Stark... I want to be a Hawk. Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars
This book is part of a book series called Shadow Skye Trilogy .
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 384 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2021 by Walker Books Ltd .
