As in her previous book, Uprooted, Naomi Novik combines folklore and fairy tale and creates something relevant and new. The story centers on Miryem, a young girl from a poor village who has taken over her father’s money lending trade. He has allowed his family to become practically destitute while most of the well-fed villagers owe him money they’ve never even tried to repay. Of course there is also magic and an Ice King and a demon but best of all, strong girls working together to take care of things and Get Things Done.
–Shelley Regimbal, The Duck Store, Eugene, OR
This novel is on sale July 10, 2018. No need to stomp– just contact The Duck Store and other independent bookstores to have a copy waiting for you for your next visit.