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One of the most unique books you'll read this year" Buzzfeed "A strikingly different trilogy opener" Kirkus Reviews Twins destined to bring about devastation...Since the beginning of Mu there has been a prophecy. Twins born of fire and water will lay waste to the island. For the sake of Mu's inhabitants, no twins can survive. Or else a catastrophe of volcano and tsunami will annihilate them all.Kaori and Kairi are forbidden twins, two halves of a whole, the first to survive on the ancient island of Mu. One was born of fire, the other of water.As the twins are pulled in opposing directions, and hatred reaches a boiling point between the two, many will die in the crossfire.Will Kaori and Kairi unwittingly enact the prophecy and destroy the island of Mu or can one twin stop the other from bringing about destruction...?The Mu Chronicles is a visionary YA fantasy trilogy exploring the origin of gender and desire in an epic queer fusion of Japanese folklore and Egyptian mythology.What readers are saying: "An interesting and original debut which left me begging for more" Caleb, NetGalley reader review"An ambitious take on an epic YA fantasy series exploring gender fluidity... a political commentary... If you're looking for an atypical YA read, this might be the one for you" Clara, NetGalley reader review"This is a really unique YA fantasy novel. I just loved what it was trying to do. Whilst it might not be for everyone I do think it's worth a go for the unique style... there's a certain beauty to the story and the way it's constructed" Gabrielle, NetGalley reader review"This storyline was very interesting and flowed nicely, I will definitely recommend reading this book!" Michelle, NetGalley reader review"The use of neopronouns is lovely to see and was not at all hard to process" Luca, NetGalley reader review"I really enjoyed the twins story... both fascinating characters I was willing to find their own strength and courage in such a world" Wendy, NetGalley reader revie
Twins born of fire and water are prophesied to bring devastation to the island of Mu, and for the sake of its inhabitants, no twins can survive. Kaori, born of fire, and Kairi, born of water, are the first twins to survive on Mu, but they are pulled in opposing directions by their elemental natures and growing animosity. As hatred between them escalates, many will die in the crossfire, and the twins must confront whether they will unwittingly fulfill the prophecy and destroy their home, or if one can stop the other from unleashing destruction.
Buzzfeed and Kirkus Reviews have highlighted this novel as a unique and striking debut, with Kirkus specifically noting it as a trilogy opener. NetGalley reader reviews echo this sentiment, with Caleb describing it as an "interesting and original debut which left me begging for more." Clara points out its "ambitious take on an epic YA fantasy series exploring gender fluidity" and its political commentary, suggesting it for readers seeking an atypical YA read. Gabrielle appreciates the "unique style" and "certain beauty to the story and the way it's constructed," while Michelle found the storyline "very interesting and flowed nicely." Luca specifically praised the "lovely" and easily processed use of neopronouns, and Wendy enjoyed the twins' story, finding them "fascinating characters."
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2022-08-04
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0008491186
ISBN-13:
9780008491185
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