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Drowned
The Drowned Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- Nichola Reilly
- Narrator
- Amanda Dolan
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 3 February 2015
- Run Time
- 8 hours 48 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
No one can escape the rising of the tides.
Coe is one of the few remaining teenagers on the island of Tides. Deformed and weak, she is constantly reminded that in a world where dry land dwindles at every high tide, she is not welcome. The only bright spot in her harsh and difficult life is the strong, capable Tiam—but love has long ago been forgotten by her society. The only priority is survival.
That is, until the day their king falls ill, leaving no male heir to take his place. Unrest grows, and for reasons Coe cannot comprehend, she is invited into the privileged circle of royal aides. She soon learns that the dying royal is keeping a secret that will change their world forever.
Is there an escape from the horrific nightmare that their island home has become? Coe must race to find the answers and save the people she cares about before their world and everything they know is lost to the waters.
Critics Review
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“A resourceful and smart heroine and a society literally on the edge of survival. Take a deep breath. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop!”
Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author
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“A gripping and romantic tale featuring a truly original heroine facing seemingly insurmountable odds. I loved it!”
Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author
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“Suspense mounts as Coe and Tiam explore the labyrinth beneath the royal palace and the mysteries of their island’s past. A fantasy twist toward the end of this series opener from Reilly fits perfectly with the fairy tales Coe retells throughout the novel.”
Publishers Weekly
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“[A] suspenseful and dramatic tale…Coe is an interesting and well-developed character that teens will root for every step of the way, and the other inhabitants of her island provide foils and allies alike. The book ends on a cliff-hanger, and readers will clamor for a sequel.”
School Library Journal
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“Despite the presence of royalty and two hunky boys, Drowned is not your average postapocalyptic fantasy romance. The unusual setting of a human settlement on the brink of collapse and several simmering background mysteries…keep the pages turning.”
Booklist
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“Full of suspense, romance, and mystery, Drowned is a thrilling read that will appeal to fans of dystopian adventures.”
VOYA
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“Coe’s voice is tough but eloquent…An atmospheric, uneasy tale of survival.”
Kirkus Reviews
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“This is a world like you’ve never seen before but with themes and issues that strike surprisingly close to home…A thrilling, brilliant read!”
Aprilynne Pike, New York Times bestselling author
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Details
- Author
- Nichola Reilly
- Narrator
- Amanda Dolan
- Duration
- 8 hours 48 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 February 2015
- ISBN
- 9781481514514
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and special needs
Synopsis
No one can escape the rising of the tides.Coe is one of the few remaining teenagers on the island of Tides. Deformed and weak, she is constantly reminded that in a world where dry land dwindles at every high tide, she is not welcome. The only bright spot in her harsh and difficult life is the strong, capable Tiam—but love has long ago been forgotten by her society. The only priority is survival. That is, until the day their king falls ill, leaving no male heir to take his place. Unrest grows, and for reasons Coe cannot comprehend, she is invited into the privileged circle of royal aides. She soon learns that the dying royal is keeping a secret that will change their world forever. Is there an escape from the horrific nightmare that their island home has become? Coe must race to find the answers and save the people she cares about before their world and everything they know is lost to the waters.
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