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"Formidably scary, Durst''s survival/horror story is the stuff of late-night campfire legends. With three deftly drawn, powerful girls at the center, reading felt like I had found a crew of clever, loyal best friends, even as I stayed up long into the night, trembling with dread." - -- E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars Praise for Sarah Beth Durst''s Queen of Sorrow Trilogy: "Mythopoeic Award-winner Durst launches her Queens of Renthia series with a stellar and imaginative tale." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Durst presents a thrilling beginning to a sweeping series about searching for sovereignty and truth in order to save one''s land." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "The threats are chilling, and the landscape haunting, even in quiet, safe moments. In Daleina, readers will find a strong young woman whose intense self-doubt and unconventional approach to dealing with the spirits makes her a character well worth cheering. Known for YA novels like The Girl Who Could Not Dream , Durst dives into adult fantasy with thrilling results." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review "The thrilling and sometimes melancholy finale of Durst''s Queens of Renthia trilogy... The well-crafted denouement wraps up the entire adventure perfectly." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The Queens of Renthia series (which began with The Queen of Blood ) concludes with an earth-shattering conflict between three determined queens, two countries, and a multitude of bloodthirsty spirits." -- Booklist (starred review) "Fans will be eager to reenter Renthia and discover another queen." -- Booklist (starred review) "In Durst''s excellent second Queens of Renthia fantasy, the world of Renthia remains a dangerous place where the spirits of the elements want to kill humans, and only powerful queens...can control them.... Durst throws a lot of balls in the air but manages to juggle them deftly.... New readers will benefit from starting with the first book, but they''ll want to get to this one as soon as they can." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Catalyst : "Durst masterfully interjects humor into a suspense-filled plot that twists and thickens as the group reaches its destination. A surprising but satisfying resolution brings this charming fantasy to a close." -- Booklist (starred review) Praise for Race the Sands : "A thrill-filled story about monster racing with impressive thematic depth and a refreshing spectrum of female characters. [...] Durst consistently defies expectations in both plot and characterization while exploring sophisticated themes of found family, integrity, and morality. This excellent epic fantasy will appeal to adult fans of YA authors Tamora Pierce and Megan Whalen Turner." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for Spark: "Durst''s fantasy is fascinating and powerful... The underlying theme of the book reminds readers that it only takes one spark from one child to change the world." ? -- Booklist (starred review) Praise for The Stone Girl''s Story: "Mayka''s kindness and steady loyalty, her friends'' animated and varied personalities, and some downright brilliant problem-solving will carve themselves into readers'' memories. Thoughtful, colorful, strengthening, and understatedly tender." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Featuring a richly diverse cast, vividly imagined worldbuilding, and passionate storytelling, Durst''s middle grade fantasy is a feast for the senses." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
