Drowned
- Author Nichola Reilly
- Narrator Amanda Dolan
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 3 February 2015
- Run Time 8 hours and 48 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and special needs.
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What to expect
No one can escape the rising of the tides.
Coe is one of the few remaining teenagers on the island of Tides. Deformed and weak, she is constantly reminded that in a world where dry land dwindles at every high tide, she is not welcome. The only bright spot in her harsh and difficult life is the strong, capable Tiam—but love has long ago been forgotten by her society. The only priority is survival.
That is, until the day their king falls ill, leaving no male heir to take his place. Unrest grows, and for reasons Coe cannot comprehend, she is invited into the privileged circle of royal aides. She soon learns that the dying royal is keeping a secret that will change their world forever.
Is there an escape from the horrific nightmare that their island home has become? Coe must race to find the answers and save the people she cares about before their world and everything they know is lost to the waters.
Critics Review
u201cA resourceful and smart heroine and a societynliterally on the edge of survival. Take a deep breath. Once you start reading,nyou wonu2019t be able to stop!u201d
u201cA gripping and romantic tale featuring a trulynoriginal heroine facing seemingly insurmountable odds. I loved it!u201d
u201cSuspense mounts as Coe and Tiam explore the labyrinthnbeneath the royal palace and the mysteries of their islandu2019s past. A fantasyntwist toward the end of this series opener from Reilly fits perfectly with thenfairy tales Coe retells throughout the novel.u201d
u201c[A] suspenseful and dramatic taleu2026Coe is an interesting andnwell-developed character that teens will root for every step of the way, andnthe other inhabitants of her island provide foils and allies alike. The booknends on a cliff-hanger, and readers will clamor for a sequel.u201d
u201cDespite the presence of royalty and two hunky boys, Drowned is not your average postapocalypticnfantasy romance. The unusual setting of a human settlement on the brink ofncollapse and several simmering background mysteriesu2026keep the pages turning.u201d
u201cFull of suspense, romance, and mystery, Drowned is a thrilling read that willnappeal to fans of dystopian adventures.u201d
u201cCoeu2019s voice is tough but eloquentu2026An atmospheric, uneasy tale of survival.u201d
u201cThis is a world like youu2019ve never seen before but withnthemes and issues that strike surprisingly close to homeu2026A thrilling,nbrilliant read!u201d
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