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Uprooted

By: Naomi Novik
Narrated by: Katy Sobey
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A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning Uprooted – a captivating fantasy inspired by fairy tales and steeped in Slavic folklore from Naomi Novik, author of the Scholomance trilogy and the Temeraire series.

'A great heroine, new takes on old myths and legends, and surprising twists and turns. A delight' – Cassandra Clare, author of The Mortal Instruments

Agnieszka loves her village, set deep in a peaceful valley. But the nearby enchanted forest casts a shadow over her home. Many have been lost to the Wood and none return unchanged. The villagers depend on an ageless wizard, the Dragon, to protect them from the forest's dark magic. However, his help comes at a terrible price. One young village woman must serve him for ten years, leaving all they love and value behind.

The next choosing is fast approaching, and Agnieszka fears her dearest friend Kasia will be picked next, for she's everything Agnieszka is not – beautiful, graceful and brave. Yet when the Dragon comes, it's not Kasia he takes . . .

Uprooted is a stunning romantic fantasy filled with unexpected twists, beautiful friendships and fierce battles against dark forces.

Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel
Winner of the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
Winner of the British Fantasy Society Award for Best Novel
Shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel
Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Novel

©2016 Naomi Novik (P)2016 Macmillan Digital Audio Fantasy Romance Fiction Village Witchcraft Magic Users

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Uprooted by Naomi Novik is enchanting, in every sense of that fine old word. A charming and inviting story that looks unflinchingly at the strangling roots of hurt and revenge. (ROBIN HOBB)
The magic in Uprooted, with its realistic moral dimension, is so vividly believable that it almost seems you could work the spells. But the book will do that for you. (URSULA K. LE GUIN)
Wild, thrilling, and deeply, darkly magical. An instant classic. (LEV GROSSMAN)
Magical and practical, otherworldly and planted in the real, I could NOT stop reading this book and neither will you! (TAMORA PIERCE)
Uprooted is one of those tales you come back to over and over again because it's just that enchanting. The adventure builds with such tension that you are peeking through your hands at the end, hoping it will all be okay, and Novik delivers a conclusion that's deeply satisfying, earning a permanent space on my bookshelf that I'll revisit often. (KEVIN HEARN)
Naomi Novik's Uprooted is a marvelous fantasy reminiscent of Howl's Moving Castle and vastly superior to The Hobbit. Her characters, setting, and the magic they use are all brilliant. I devoured the book in one reading. Well done! I want more! (TODD MCCAFFREY)
The roots of Uprooted are planted deep in fairy tale lore, but the story that Naomi Novik has coaxed forth is fresh and compelling. It reads like a previously undiscovered origin myth in the best possible way! (JACQUELINE CAREY)
Every so often you come upon a story that seems like a lost tale of Grimm newly come to light. Uprooted is such a novel. Its narrative spell is confidently wrought and sympathetically cast. I might even call it bewitching. (GREGORY MAGUIRE)

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A beautiful fairytale

Really enjoyed every second of this, and the narrator was wonderful. A fairytale for adults, I loved the magic of it.

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Made commuting worthwhile!

I really enjoyed this audio book. I didn't want to get out of the car!

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Brilliant, exciting and epic!

started and couldn't put it down. this story has all my favorite elements, magic, love, war, hate, sadness adventure. if you want a epic that has it all, this is the book for you

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A wonderful fairy tale

I was pleasantly surprised by this story and the great twist on a classic style story. I found the story action packed with a fast pace which kept me listening for hours at a time. I've recommended this book to a few people who have all loved it.

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Gripping

This is s trilogy in one book. Loved the story, the concept and the performance.

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Oh it looked so good...

This book started out really good bit lost its way in the last ten chapters. There are also a few chapters that were to slow too.

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Loved it!

What a great story, beautifully read - the building momentum trapped me and carried me unwillingly to the end.

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Charming

CHARMING. This book was such a pleasant surprise- a mix of fantasy, fairy tale, and romance and I found it perfectly magical! I really didn't want it to end and hope there will be more to this story with another book in the future!

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brilliant

If I could have done this book in one sitting, i would have! I didn't want to pause it! It is a great fairytale for adults, which keeps you engaged the whole way through. Narration was superb also

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Well written folklore fantasy

Folklore fantasy full of malevolent woods and powerful magic. Interesting twists in the plot and characters who develop and grow. Very enjoyable. Solid narration.

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