Seasons of the Storm

For fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Laini Taylor, a perfect storm lies ahead in this riveting fantasy duology opener from award-winning author Elle Cosimano.
One cold, crisp night, Jack Sommers was faced with a choice?live forever according to the ancient, magical rules of Gaia, or die.
Jack chose to live, and in exchange, he became a Winter?an immortal physical embodiment of the season on Earth. Every year, he must hunt the Season who comes before him. Summer kills Spring. Autumn kills Summer. Winter kills Autumn. And Spring kills Winter.
Jack and Fleur, a Winter and a Spring, fall for each other against all odds. To be together, they'll have to escape the cycle that's been forcing them apart. But their creator won't let them go without a fight.

About the author

Elle Cosimano's debut thriller, Nearly Gone, was an Edgar Award finalist, won the International Thriller Award for Best Young Adult Novel, and was awarded the Mathical Book Award recognizing mathematics in children’s literature. Her novel Holding Smoke was a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award and the International Thriller Award. Her books for young adults have appeared on several statewide school and library reading lists. Elle lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with her husband, her sons, and her dog. You can learn more about her at www.ellecosimano.com.

Summary

For fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Laini Taylor, a perfect storm lies ahead in this riveting fantasy duology opener from award-winning author Elle Cosimano.
One cold, crisp night, Jack Sommers was faced with a choice—live forever according to the ancient, magical rules of Gaia, or die.
Jack chose to live, and in exchange, he became a Winter—an immortal physical embodiment of the season on Earth. Every year, he must hunt the Season who comes before him. Summer kills Spring. Autumn kills Summer. Winter kills Autumn. And Spring kills Winter.
Jack and Fleur, a Winter and a Spring, fall for each other against all odds. To be together, they’ll have to escape the cycle that’s been forcing them apart. But their creator won’t let them go without a fight.

Additional text

"[A] fast-paced mythological fantasy. Cosimano uses the rhythm of nature to create a whirlwind of romance and friendship that illustrates both the power of choice and the strength in differences."

Product details

• Authors: Elle Cosimano, Cosimano Elle
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 14 to 99
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780062854254
• ISBN: 978-0-06-285425-4
• No. of pages: 496
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 28 mm
• Series: Seasons of the Storm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Interest age: from c 12 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pirates, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Action & Adventure / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fantasy / Dark Fantasy *, Children’s / teenage fiction: dark fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories