Copyright Date:
2022
Edition Date:
2022
Release Date:
08/04/22
Pages:
x, 366 pages
ISBN:
0-00-849118-6
ISBN 13:
978-0-00-849118-5
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
20 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
On an ancient island, the birth of twins could mean salvation-or absolute destruction.Twins on Mu have never been allowed to live past birth, until Kaori and Kairi were born. Growing up on an island controlled by the Experienced, who have organized society based on the type of work an individual performs for the community's survival, the two are viewed as complementary halves of a whole, but they are rarely in harmony. Where Kaori has the ability to manipulate water, Kairi manipulates fire, and neither can control their impulses or see eye to eye with the other. As a prophesied fate looms and the chasm between the twins grows, they challenge the leadership of the Experienced, with devastating consequences. Ambitious in scope, though sometimes falling short of the mark with underdeveloped relationships between characters, this fast-paced novel explores the fall of a fabled civilization, subjugation and gender roles, pain and manipulation, and more. Mu symbology incorporates both Egyptian and Japanese elements, reflecting the people's mixed heritage. Most characters have both same- and opposite-sex romantic and sexual encounters, and all are referred to by gender-neutral pronouns. While refreshing stylistically, in a society that is deeply divided by traditional binary gender roles, this apparent genderfluidity is hard to understand, and later complications are underexplored.A strikingly different trilogy opener. (author's note, content note, resources, glossary, note about worldbuilding) (Fantasy. 14-adult)
"One of the most unique books you'll read this year" Buzzfeed "A strikingly different trilogy opener" Kirkus Reviews Twins destined to bring about devastation. . . Since the beginning of Mu there has been a prophecy. Twins born of fire and water will lay waste to the island. For the sake of Mu's inhabitants, no twins can survive. Or else a catastrophe of volcano and tsunami will annihilate them all. Kaori and Kairi are forbidden twins, two halves of a whole, the first to survive on the ancient island of Mu. One was born of fire, the other of water. As the twins are pulled in opposing directions, and hatred reaches a boiling point between the two, many will die in the crossfire. Will Kaori and Kairi unwittingly enact the prophecy and destroy the island of Mu or can one twin stop the other from bringing about destruction. . . ? The Mu Chronicles is a visionary YA fantasy trilogy exploring the origin of gender and desire in an epic queer fusion of Japanese folklore and Egyptian mythology. What readers are saying: "An interesting and original debut which left me begging for more" Caleb, NetGalley reader review "An ambitious take on an epic YA fantasy series exploring gender fluidity ... a political commentary ... If you're looking for an atypical YA read, this might be the one for you" Clara, NetGalley reader review "This is a really unique YA fantasy novel. I just loved what it was trying to do. Whilst it might not be for everyone I do think it's worth a go for the unique style ... there's a certain beauty to the story and the way it's constructed" Gabrielle, NetGalley reader review "This storyline was very interesting and flowed nicely, I will definitely recommend reading this book!" Michelle, NetGalley reader review "The use of neopronouns is lovely to see and was not at all hard to process" Luca, NetGalley reader review "I really enjoyed the twins story ... both fascinating characters I was willing to find their own strength and courage in such a world" Wendy, NetGalley reader review
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