We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down by Rose Szabo is the first installment in a dark fantasy young adult duology published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on June 7, 2022. This 416-page novel explores the fading magic in River City, where the once-powerful witches and their King have become nearly obsolete. As the city’s government is overtaken by a new university and teaching hospital, four young queer individuals navigate the challenges of life while unknowingly becoming part of a larger magical narrative.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the story, including the power and danger of stories, and the costs associated with maintaining magic. The characters grapple with their daily lives amid a backdrop of societal decay and a brewing magical conspiracy, all while dealing with the complexities of their relationships. We All Fall Down delves into the intricate dynamics of power and pain, presenting a unique perspective on queer identity within a fantastical setting.
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The first book in a dark fantasy YA duology by Rose Szabo, the author of What Big Teeth, about the power and danger of stories and the untold costs of keeping magic alive, perfect for fans of Rory Power and Marie Rutkoski.
In River City, where magic used to thrive and is now fading, the witches who once ruled the city along with their powerful King have become all but obsolete. The city’s crumbling government is now controlled primarily by the new university and teaching hospital, which has grown to take over half of the city.
Moving between the decaying Old City and the ruthless New, four young queer people struggle with the daily hazards of life—work, school, dodging ruthless cops and unscrupulous scientists—not realizing that they have been selected to play in an age-old drama that revives the flow of magic through their world. When a mysterious death rocks their fragile peace, the four are brought into each other’s orbits as they uncover a deeper magical conspiracy.
Devastating, gorgeous, and utterly unique, We All Fall Down examines the complex network of pain created by power differentials, even between people who love each other—and how it is possible to be queer and turn out just fine.
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