Book details
Daughter of Darkness
Description
DISCOVER THE EPIC NEW FANTASY INSPIRED BY ANCIENT GREEK MYTH . . .
'A book of smart, savage beauty' - Josh Winning, author of The Shadow Glass
The Underworld awaits . . .
Deina is trapped. As one of the Soul Severers serving the god Hades on earth, her future is tied to the task of shepherding the dying on from the mortal world - unless she can earn or steal enough to buy her way out.
Then the tyrant ruler Orpheus offers both fortune and freedom to whoever can retrieve his dead wife, Eurydice, from the Underworld. Deina jumps at the chance. But to win, she must enter an uneasy alliance with a group of fellow Severers she neither likes nor trusts.
So begins their perilous journey into the realm of Hades. . . The prize of freedom is before her - but what will it take to reach it?
'Deliciously dark, dangerously exciting, absolutely immersive fantasy from two goddesses of storytelling' - Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North
'Rich with mythology, this twisty adventure spins a new story from old - one that will leave you breathless, broken and begging for more' - Bex Hogan, author of the Isles of Storm and Sorrow trilogy
'A beautiful breath-taking adventure' - Holly Race, author of Midnight's Twins
'Everything I want in a fantasy and more' - Mary Watson, author of Blood to Poison
PERFECT FOR FANS OF ALEXANDRA BRACKEN'S LORE AND JESSIE BURTON'S MEDUSA.
Age
12-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
420 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Storytelling: 'Daughter of Darkness' by Katharine Corr likely offers a gripping narrative that will keep readers hooked with its suspenseful and dark storyline.
- Complex Characters: The title suggests that the book may delve into the life of a protagonist with a mysterious or supernatural background, providing an opportunity to explore deep and complex character development.
- Atmospheric World-Building: Books with themes of darkness often feature rich and immersive world-building, allowing readers to escape into a vividly described and unique setting.
- Themes of Self-Discovery: The journey of the 'Daughter of Darkness' may involve themes of self-discovery, identity, and the struggle between light and dark, which can lead to thought-provoking reflections for the reader.