Starling (Starling Trilogy) - Softcover

Livingston, Lesley

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9781443407656: Starling (Starling Trilogy)

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ISBN 10: 1443407658 ISBN 13: 9781443407656

Publisher: HarperTrophy, 2013

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“Special effects and eye candy galore [make] for aquick, pulse-pounding read.”―Publishers WeeklyMason Starling’s life spirals dramatically out of control after amysterious young man rescues her from otherworldly creatureslurking in a terrible storm. The tantalizing, dangerous stranger can’teven remember who―or what―he is. All he remembers is his name:Fennrys Wolf.Thanks in part to Fennrys’s past actions, a crack has appeared inthe barrier between the mortal world and other realms, releasing a darkenergy that is attracting the attention of powerful entities on both sidesof the rift. Mason, Fennrys and the students of the elite Gosforth Academy―a safe haven for children of “the Families”―soon find themselvescaught in the crossfire as the warring pantheons fight to see whose godscome out on top . . . and whose demons go down in flames.

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About the Author:

Lesley Livingston is an award-winning author of teen fiction best known for her Wondrous Strange trilogy. Captivated at a young age by stories of the distant past and legendary heroes and warriors, Lesley developed into a full-fledged history buff and mythology geek. Her fascination with ancient Celtic and classical civilizations—spurred on by recently discovered archaeological evidence supporting the existence of female gladiators—inspired Fallon’s story in The Valiant. Lesley holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Toronto and was a principal performer in a Shakespearean theatre company, specializing in performances for teen audiences, for more than a decade. www.lesleylivingston.com. Twitter: @LesLivingston

Review:

“Thrilling and intense; pulls you along like the inevitable rush toward Ragnarok.” (Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey series)

“I’d recommend anything by Lesley Livingston.” (Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author, in USA Today article)

“Livingston’s intense novel will satisfy eager readers.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))

“There are special effects and eye candy galore, making for a quick, pulse-pounding read.” (Publishers Weekly)

Praise for Wondrous Strange:“Enchanting ... Readers will revel in the hints of Shakespeare within the text as they are introduced to faerie creatures both familiar and ‘wondrous strange.’” (School Library Journal)

Praise for Wondrous Strange: “Will capture readers eager for romance, magic, and suspense.” (ALA Booklist)

Praise for Darklight: “Will enthrall fans, and its cliffhanger ending will leave them screaming for more.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))

Praise for Darklight: “Readers will delight in the ongoing romance, the glimpses into the Otherworld, and meetings with all four Kings and Queens of Faerie... in the world of Twilight read-alikes, Livingston’s novels stand out.” (School Library Journal)

Praise for Tempestuous:“The third and final entry in the series that began with Wondrous Strange, this ends the story just right. ... The romance! And the battles! And all the Shakespeare! It’s enjoyable [and] well-plotted.” (Kirkus)

Praise for Tempestuous:“Livingston brings this trilogy to a strong and satisfying conclusion, and readers will enjoy every minute, while wishing it did not have to end.” (School Library Journal)

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