Book details
Gabriel's City: A Tale of Fables and Fortunes
Description
For spoiled young aristocrat Colin Harwood, the port city of Casmile is a buffet of easy pleasures. But when he steps into a pub brawl to help a dangerously outnumbered young man, he is drawn into the seedy underbelly of the city the young man calls home. Gabriel is a cutpurse and a knife for hire, practically an urban legend. His vision of Casmile is touched by a strange combination of faith and madness, driven by fairytale logic and a capacity for love that he often must suppress to survive. He's always worked alone, but when a dashing dragon who calls himself Colin saves him in a bar fight, he pulls Colin into his world. Gabriel's city is nothing like the refined, socialite existence that bored Colin senseless. Colin finds adventure and excitement there — and maybe even love. But with his layers of finery stripped away, nothing remains to protect him from poverty or danger — except Gabriel. So he must choose: go back to the civilized young man he once was, or...
Age
12-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
280 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storytelling: 'Gabriel's City: A Tale of Fables and Fortunes' is known for its captivating narrative that weaves together elements of fantasy and adventure. Readers who enjoy rich, imaginative storytelling will find themselves drawn into the world Laylah Hunter has created.
- Unique World-Building: Laylah Hunter excels at crafting a unique and detailed world filled with its own lore, magic, and societal structures. This book offers an escape into a well-developed universe that is both intriguing and distinct from our own.
- Complex Characters: The novel features complex and multifaceted characters, each with their own motivations, backstories, and growth arcs. Readers who appreciate character-driven stories will enjoy exploring the depths of the protagonists and their relationships.
- Themes of Fate and Choice: 'Gabriel's City' delves into the themes of fate, destiny, and the choices that shape our lives. The philosophical underpinnings of the story provide food for thought and may inspire readers to reflect on their own paths and decisions.