New York Times & Indie Bestseller
Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the royal court with her cleverly phrased—and not always true—divinations . . .
“A rare YA fantasy with a difficult, prickly and nigh-on unlikeable heroine, Violet Made of Thorns feels like a breath of fresh air from its first pages.” — Paste Magazine
Events
- Discussing THE HOUSE WHERE DEATH LIVES w/ Traci Chee, Sandra Proudman, Alex Brown, moderated by Tara Sim @ Books Inc. Alameda - Bay Area - August 10, 2:30pm
- Discussing THWDL w/ Shelly Page, Justine Pucella Winans, and Alex Brown @ Mysterious Galaxy - San Diego - August 17, 2pm
- Discussing THWDL w/ Shelly Page, Justine Pucella Winans, and Alex Brown @ Vromans - Los Angeles - August 18, 2pm
Gina Chen writes stories about heroines, antiheroines, and the kind of cleverness that brings trouble in its wake. Read more...
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