Dead Moon Rising by Caitlin Sangster (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Dead Moon Rising by Caitlin Sangster "Theres only one thing strong enough to unite people who have been fighting for years, and Sev holds the key to it inside her mind. If she cant reach the cure in time, there may not be anyone left to save"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sev must decode her mothers last words to find the cure to Sleeping Sickness before Dr. Yang can use it to blackmail the world into submitting to his rule in this thrilling finale to the Last Star Burning trilogy.Sev finally knows where to find the cure to Sleeping Sickness. The only problem is that shes trapped in an endless sleep herself after refusing to give up her secrets to Dr. Yang. Howl is determined to save Sev, but he has no idea where Dr. Yang is keeping her. When he runs into a group fleeing Port North on a mission of their own, he has no choice but to follow and hope they can get him back to the mountains before its too late. June, infected with SS by the very people she calls family, has now become the one thing she most fears. Shes supposed to be Port Norths insurance that Howl and Sev return with the cure, but June has other ideas. And Tai-ge, reunited with the Reds, is airlifted to the City now overrun by SS. Hes charged with getting the factories running again by any means necessary—no matter how many Sephs stand in his way. Theres only one thing strong enough to unite people who have been fighting for years, and Sev holds the key to it inside her mind. If she cant reach the cure in time, there may not be anyone left to save. Author Biography Caitlin Sangster is the author of the Last Star Burning trilogy and the Gods-Touched duology. She is also the founder and cohost of the Lit Service podcast. She grew up in the backwoods of northern California, has lived in China, Taiwan, Utah, and Montana and can often be found dragging her poor husband and four children onto hikes that feature far too many bears. You can find her online at CaitlinSangster.com. Review Caitlin Sangsters Last Star Burning opens with moves in an intricate strategy game, and the entire novel follows that initial scene. Set in a gorgeous, Asian-themed post-apocalyptic world, Sangster presents the reader with a fully-formed society, as fully inhabited by lies and deception, as human beings. With propaganda, the illusion of the greater good, and the stigma of illness heavily coloring the dark themes of this book, young readers will be forced to examine not only Sevvys actions and motivations, but also their own. A rich and timely tale that twists and turns so quickly, you might get whiplash. -- Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"A richly imagined dystopia." -- BCCB, starred review on LAST STAR BURNINGBrimming with rich detail in an Asian-inflected alternative world thats lightly touched with Maoist terminology and concepts and helmed by achingly real characters, Sevvys story is thrilling to get lost in. By the end, readers will be clamoring for more. Incredibly immersive and tightly plotted. -- Kirkus on LAST STAR BURNING"Sangster does a masterful job of world-building, and takes the time to develop characters and a plot that twists in on itself multiple times . . . Give to fans of Leigh Bardugos Six of Crows series and Sabaa Tahirs Ember in the Ashes trilogy." -- School Library Journal on LAST STAR BURNING"A gripping tale of trust, class struggle, and betrayal." -- Booklist on LAST STAR BURNING"Sangsters vibrant debut is set in a world where class and status define its citizens; some genuinely surprising twists highlight Sevs struggle to accept a reality vastly different from what she has known. Her candid voice propels the tense narrative to a conclusion that leaves no question where Sevs convictions and loyalties lie and sets up the next chapter in her journey." -- Publishers Weekly on LAST STAR BURNING"Young adult lovers of dystopian dramas will enjoy this new twist on the old standards." -- VOYA on LAST STAR BURNINGDetail-oriented Sangster is a master of creativity when it comes to setting and action, and the various characters ambivalence about trust and hope feels authentic. Moments of humor and warmth add dimension, and dedicated readers will appreciate many, many twists and turns. An authors note indicates inspiration for parts of the book came from historical China. Try this sequel to Last Star Burning (2017) with fans of Julie Daos Rise of the Empress series or Livia Blackburnes Rosemarked (2017). -- Booklist Online on SHATTER THE SUNS * Oct 26, 2018 * Review Quote Caitlin Sangsters Last Star Burning opens with moves in an intricate strategy game, and the entire novel follows that initial scene. Set in a gorgeous, Asian-themed post-apocalyptic world, Sangster presents the reader with a fully-formed society, as fully inhabited by lies and deception, as human beings. With propaganda, the illusion of the greater good, and the stigma of illness heavily coloring the dark themes of this book, young readers will be forced to examine not only Sevvys actions and motivations, but also their own. A rich and timely tale that twists and turns so quickly, you might get whiplash. Excerpt from Book Chapter 1: Sev CHAPTER 1 Sev THEY SAY TO FIND A hero you cant look to the past. Heroes from stories arent real anyway, and thats what the past is, right? A story told by whoever had the biggest gun. Instead, were supposed to find heroes around us. I have nowhere to look, though, because my body wont look. Its made of ashes and wind and dead things, nothing but an echo of a heartbeat left inside me. My life has turned into a dream, every moment Im Asleep making it harder to remember what it was like to be awake. If there was a hero next to me I wouldnt know, because all I can see is the dark side of my eyelids, feel the grainy sheet on the bed underneath me. The only things that change are sounds. Temperature. Right now Im cold. I can hear the steady plink, plink, plink of fluid dripping to my IV. The door hinge squeaks, and cool air washes over me from the hallway like a breeze from the ocean, vast as a year and deep as the sky. If my body could tense, it would, but instead Im curled up inside my mind, waiting for whoever it is to poke or prod me. To pick up my dead weight and throw me in a burn pile, mutter ugly things into my dead ears, or touch my dead body because I cant stop them. Whoever it is stays quiet, lurking near my bed. You are alive, not dead. Its a whisper at the back of my mind, crumpled like a wet sheet of paper. Just like the princess in our story. Asleep until someone kisses you awake. I wish I could grimace, because thats not the only ending Ive heard to the sleeping princesss story. Also, I dont want anyone in Dr. Yangs base to kiss me, thank you very much. The person prowling in my room sits in what I think must be a chair, the legs squeaking under their weight. I hear quick, nervous breaths that are free of a gas masks rusty tang. The bit of me thats still awake braces for violence or worse. No mask means SS now, and SS is a beast that I dont have the muscles to fight anymore. "Weve done everything you asked." A muffled voice filters through the closed door. Helix , my brain supplies. The Menghu who killed Junes father . The person invading my room bolts up from the chair, footsteps padding to the far side of my bed away from the door. "There isnt enough Mantis to last us much longer." Helixs voice grows louder, though its still attempting a respectful tone. "You promised --" "Dont argue with me, Captain Lan." Thats Dr. Yang. The door opens again, his footsteps tapping in, probably here for my weekly checkup. I think its weekly. Maybe its daily, and Ive only been lying here for two days. I cant tell. He pauses inside the room. "Arent you supposed to be sending orders to Dazhai?" Not speaking to me, because he knows I cannot answer. The intruder by my bed doesnt move for a good thirty seconds. But then the sound of army boots on concrete rings out as they leave my side and walk out the door. Eight years my mother survived this. Eight years she listened , keeping her mind awake so shed be able to pass on the possibility of curing SS. Im like her, I guess. Dr. Yang put me to Sleep for knowing the truth too. That the note Mother left me in the device we found at Dazhai wasnt gibberish. It was a clue telling me where to find the cure. "Medicine is an exact science." The doctor is speaking again, vague amusement at my unauthorized visitor melting away to leave only clinical precision. "Youll have to trust me, Helix. I promised you a cure, but you and your soldiers will have to be patient." He cant get the cure. Not unless I tell him where Mother hid it. The tiny living part inside me raises her head, listening to Helixs silence. Its heavy. A waiting silence that could end in death or destruction or maybe a cup of tea. Its hard to tell. All I know is Helix doesnt ask any more questions. Details ISBN1534427848 Author Caitlin Sangster Audience Age 12-99 Publisher Simon & Schuster Series Last Star Burning Year 2019 ISBN-10 1534427848 ISBN-13 9781534427846 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Pages 512 Illustrations f-c scuff-proof matte lam jkt w- no sfx Language English Imprint Simon & Schuster Publication Date 2019-11-12 NZ Release Date 2019-11-12 US Release Date 2019-11-12 UK Release Date 2019-11-12 AU Release Date 2019-11-30 Alternative 9781534427853 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137700183;

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