Falling in love is never easy, but falling in love with an immortal god while your days on earth are numbered is almost more than a young girl can bear. Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine has created a stunning new world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens in Ever.
Kezi knows her days are numbered. But accepting death is hard, especially when her romance with Olus is so new--Olus, the god of wind and loneliness.
Love brings Kezi the will to fight her fate. Love gives Olus the strength to confront his fears. Together--and apart--they encounter spiders with webs of iron, the cruel lord of the land of the dead, and the tests of the Akkan gods.
If they succeed, they will be together. If they fail, Olus will have to endure the ultimate loss--and Kezi will have to make the supreme sacrifice.
About the Author :
Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Ever, a New York Times bestseller; Fairest, a Best Book of the Year for Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal and a New York Times bestseller; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; A Tale of Two Castles; Stolen Magic; The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre; Ogre Enchanted; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction books Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink, as well as the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie. Gail Carson Levine and her husband, David, live in a two-centuries-old farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
Review :
"The power of love and courage to overcome seemingly impossible odds and to bridge ostensibly untraversable differences are at the heart of this compelling, intensely satisfying fantasy." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"Levine's (Ella Enchanted) original mythological tale works as romance, adventure and exploration of faith. [She] conducts a riveting journey, offering passion and profound pondering along the way. " - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Strong and good. " - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "A thoroughly enchanting novel that deepens and enriches the original tale." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "This refreshing take on one of the world's most popular fairy tales preserves the spirit of the original but adds plenty of humorous twists and a spunky, intelligent female lead." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for FAIREST: Praise for Fairest: "[Readers will] sink into the fairy-tale romance, the remarkable characters, and the wild, magical adventures." - ALA Booklist
Praise for FAIREST: "A song-filled, fast-paced fairy tale." - Kirkus Reviews
"The striking beauty of the Mediterranean-like landscape sets the stage for heroic quests and romantic picnics, adding atmosphere to this compelling tale." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Well developed" - KLIATT
"An action-packed love story set in an elaborate, challenging world, this richly imagined story will engage fantasy and romance readers alike." - Booklist
Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "As finely designed as a tapestry, with a heroine so spirited that she wins readers' hearts." - Booklist (starred review)
