“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
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 review