About Spindle by E. K. Johnston
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Author: E. K. Johnston
Series: A Thousand Nights #2
Genre: YA Retelling
Length: 355 pages
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Publication Date: December 6th, 2016
★★★☆☆ 3.38 out of 5 Stars on Goodreads
Spindle by E. K. Johnston Summary
It has been generations since the Storyteller Queen saved her country from fire and blood – but now the kingdom of Kharuf is threatened by a demon gathering power. When a princess is born, the demon is ready with her final blow: a curse that will cost that princess her very soul, or force her to destroy her own people to save her life.
The threads of magic are tightly spun, binding princess and exiled spinners into a desperate quest to break the curse. But the web of power is dangerously tangled – and they may not see the true pattern until it is unspooled.
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More About E. K. Johnston
E.K. Johnston had several jobs and one vocation before she became a published writer. If she’s learned anything, it’s that things turn out weird sometimes, and there’s not a lot you can do about it. Well, that and how to muscle through awkward fanfic because it’s about a pairing she likes.
Her books range from contemporary fantasy to fairy-tale reimaginings, from hopeful sci-fi to quiet epics, and from small town Ontario to a galaxy far, far away. She has no plans to rein anything in. Visit the author’s website →
What Do Readers Say About Spindle?
“Zahrah’s character is the strength of this novel. She is well-written and developed. I loved seeing a strong Sleeping Beauty with agency.” – Elle @ Elle Examines
“The main reason everyone should try E. K. Johnston’s books – the writing. It is so very beautiful, so fairy-tale like; every word is filled with magic. The richness of it creates unforgettable images in readers’ head, the feeling of the world inside the book; so vivid, so beautiful.” -Nastassja @ One Thousand and One Book
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