Uprooted
Uprooted by Naomi Novik, published by Random House Worlds on March 1, 2016, is a reprint edition comprising 480 pages. This fantasy narrative follows Agnieszka, a young woman living in a valley overshadowed by a corrupted Wood filled with malevolent power. Her village relies on a wizard known as the Dragon to protect them, but he demands a steep price: one young woman must serve him for ten years. As the next choosing approaches, Agnieszka fears for her friend Kasia, believing she will be the one taken, only to discover that her fate may be far different than she anticipated.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that blends elements of fairy tales and mythology with original storytelling. The narrative explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the struggle against dark forces. This edition also includes a bonus short story titled “The Lake Witch,” adding further depth to the experience. Uprooted presents a unique take on epic fantasy, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world where ancient stories are reimagined through strong characters and vivid landscapes.
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NEBULA AWARD WINNER • HUGO AWARD FINALIST • “If you want a fantasy with strong characters and brilliantly original variations on ancient stories, try Uprooted!”—Rick Riordan
“Breathtaking . . . a tale that is both elegantly grand and earthily humble, familiar as a Grimm fairy tale yet fresh, original, and totally irresistible.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, BuzzFeed, Tordotcom, BookPage, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly
Agnieszka loves her valley home, her quiet village, the forests and the bright shining river. But the corrupted Wood stands on the border, full of malevolent power, and its shadow lies over her life.
Her people rely on the cold, driven wizard known only as the Dragon to keep its powers at bay. But he demands a terrible price for his help: one young woman handed over to serve him for ten years, a fate almost as terrible as falling to the Wood.
The next choosing is fast approaching, and Agnieszka is afraid. She knows—everyone knows—that the Dragon will take Kasia: beautiful, graceful, brave Kasia, all the things Agnieszka isn’t, and her dearest friend in the world. And there is no way to save her.
But Agnieszka fears the wrong things. For when the Dragon comes, it is not Kasia he will choose.
Includes the new bonus short story “The Lake Witch”
Praise for Uprooted
“Uprooted has leapt forward to claim the title of Best Book I’ve Read Yet This Year. . . . Moving, heartbreaking, and thoroughly satisfying, Uprooted is the fantasy novel I feel I’ve been waiting a lifetime for. Clear your schedule before picking it up, because you won’t want to put it down.”—NPR
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