A Treason of Thorns: A Gripping Dark YA Fantasy of Magic, Grief, and a House with a Tormented Soul($10.99Value)

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Dark, gripping, and utterly unique, this atmospheric historical fantasy from critically acclaimed author Laura E. Weymouth is perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood and Caraval. Violet Sterling has spent the last seven years in exile, longing to return to Burleigh House. One of the six great houses of England, Burleigh’s magic kept both the countryside and Violet happy. That is, until her father’s treason destroyed everything. Now she’s been given a chance to return home. But Burleigh isn’t what she remembered. Wild with grief, Burleigh’s very soul is crying out in pain. As its tormented magic ravages the countryside, Vi must decide how far she’s willing to go to save her house—before her house destroys everything she’s ever known. A house left unchecked will lead to ruin. But I will not let it ruin me. A Haunting, Sentient House: Burleigh House is more than home—it’s alive. But after years of neglect, its magic has turned wild with grief, and it’s crying out for Violet to save it... or destroy it. - A Lush Historical Fantasy Setting: Set among the misty hills of the English countryside, this standalone novel is steeped in an atmosphere of forgotten magic, living history, and creeping dread. - A Slow Burn, Angsty Romance: She was exiled; he was trapped inside. After seven years apart, Violet and the mysterious Wyn are reunited, but their shared history is as dangerous as the secrets the house is keeping. - A Standalone Gothic Fantasy: Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood and Caraval , this dark and lyrical tale of sacrifice, family, and monstrous love is a complete story in one volume. “Lushly atmospheric [with] an unusual but compelling love triangle… A Treason of Thorns  is told with nuance, delicate but deft world-building, and charged with emotion.” - Canadian Review of Materials “Even as Evelyn and Philippa navigate their exile from another world, Laura Weymouth reveals to us the real magic--born of sisterhood, nature, love and resilience--that resides in our own. THE LIGHT BETWEEN WORLDS is transfixing and unforgettable.”   - Sara Holland New York Times bestselling author of Everless “Weymouth offers a picture of severe depression beautified by her own luminous prose...she evokes a sense of empathy for Evelyn, and offers absolution and redemption for Philippa, who has to believe that her sister is in a better place.”  - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Anyone who knows that feeling of being in love with a fantasy world as a child can understand the longing that Evelyn feels for the Woodlands…. I am so compelled by this story and by these sisters who have lived in another world and must find contentment in our own.” - NPR “More than just an entertaining read…[ The Light Between Worlds  is] filled with great characters, a timely theme, a perfectly captured setting, and a willingness to not only ask but dwell with the most enduring question in fantasy literature, ‘what happens when our heroes and heroines return home?’ I can think of no better fantasy book to share with a young adult.” - The NarniaFans Book Reviews “ A Treason of Thorns feels completely new and fresh… it’s a story that will likely surprise you.” - Culturess “Unusual and delightfully creative… a highly satisfying stand-alone fantasy.” - NPR “Haunting and beautiful, The Light Between Worlds is a love story to siblings, to the belief in magic, to discovering where you belong.” - Lori M Lee author of the Gates of Thread and Stone series “ The Light Between Worlds  is a lyrical exploration of one’s true place – in the people we love, in ourselves, or in woodland realms beyond our ken – and the lengths we take to chase it.” - Destenie Fafard Celler Door Books Riverside CA “The Narnia archetype of children finding passage to an adjacent world is given a powerful new perspective in  The Light Between Worlds … Exceptional!” - Kenny Brechner Devaney Doak amp Garrett Booksellers Farmington ME " A luminous story, told with transcendent beauty and grace, THE LIGHT BETWEEN WORLDS is a haunting, unforgettable ode to hope, love, and loss. This is a book for all of us who grew up heartsick for the magical places to which we surely belonged, if only we could find them. I will never be the same after reading it." - Margaret Rogerson New York Times bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens “With such lush, lyrical prose, this book grips your heart and doesn’t let go until the last, stunning sentence.” - Amy Ewing New York Times bestselling author of The Jewel  “Finally, an “after Narnia” book that balances hope and loss, longing and belonging.  It’s about coming back to the real world, but it’s magical.” - Erin Bow author of The Scorpion Rules “Moody and atmospheric, with beautifully descriptive images, this is fantasy and magic at its best.” - Shelf Awareness Praise for THE LIGHT BETWEEN WORLDS:  <“Emotional and