The Severed Thread
The Severed Thread by Leslie Vedder, published by Penguin on January 2, 2024, is a 432-page young adult fiction novel that continues the story of clever, bookish Fi and her brash, ax-wielding partner Shane. This sequel to The Bone Spindle presents a gender-flipped retelling of Sleeping Beauty, where the battle for the kingdom of Andar intensifies. As Fi awakens the sleeping prince, they face formidable challenges, including the Spindle Witch, Witch Hunters, and Fi’s own Butterfly Curse, all standing between them and their happily ever after.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative filled with action and adventure as Fi and Shane navigate a world of twisted fairytales. The story explores themes of friendship and romance while unraveling a mysterious book code and seeking the hidden city of the last Witches. With a focus on overcoming darkness and uncovering secrets lost for centuries, The Severed Thread promises to engage fans of fairy tales and adaptations, offering a blend of excitement and emotional depth.
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Which threads of fate will hold—and which will break?
Clever, bookish Fi and her brash, ax-wielding partner Shane are back in this action-packed sequel to the bestselling The Bone Spindle, the gender-flipped Sleeping Beauty retelling, perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince. Now in paperback!
Fi has awakened the sleeping prince, but the battle for Andar is far from over. The Spindle Witch, the Witch Hunters, and Fi’s own Butterfly Curse all stand between them and happily ever after.
Shane has her partner’s back. But she’s in for the fight of her life against Red, the right hand of the Spindle Witch who she’s also, foolishly, hellbent on saving.
Briar Rose would do anything to restore his kingdom. But there’s a darkness creeping inside him—a sinister bond to the Spindle Witch he can’t escape.
All hopes of restoring Andar rest on deciphering a mysterious book code, finding the hidden city of the last Witches, and uncovering a secret lost for centuries—one that just might hold the key to the Spindle Witch’s defeat. If they can all survive that long…
Set in a world of twisted fairytales, The Severed Thread combines lost ruins, ride-or-die friendships, and heart-pounding romance.
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