Gravemaidens
Gravemaidens by Kelly Coon, published by Random House Children’s Books on September 22, 2020, is a young adult fantasy novel that introduces readers to the walled city-state of Alu. The story follows Kammani, who aspires to be a healer like her father, but her life takes a dark turn when her sister, Nanaea, is chosen as one of three maidens to accompany the ailing ruler into the afterlife. While this selection is seen as an honor, Kammani perceives it as a death sentence and is determined to save her sister from this fate.
In her quest, Kammani infiltrates the palace, where she uncovers hidden dangers and secrets that threaten not only her sister’s life but her own as well. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the complexities of royal traditions within a dark fantasy setting. With a page count of 416, this edition invites readers into a gripping tale filled with intrigue and emotional stakes, as Kammani navigates the treacherous corridors of power to protect her family.
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“A dark, delectable, and utterly unique series that readers will want to drown in.” —Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of the Ash Princess series
The start of a fierce fantasy duology about three maidens who are chosen for their land’s greatest honor…and one girl determined to save her sister from the grave.
In the walled city-state of Alu, Kammani wants nothing more than to become the accomplished healer her father used to be before her family was cast out of their privileged life in shame.
When Alu’s ruler falls deathly ill, Kammani’s beautiful little sister, Nanaea, is chosen as one of three sacred maidens to join him in the afterlife. It’s an honor. A tradition. And Nanaea believes it is her chance to live an even grander life than the one that was stolen from her.
But Kammani sees the selection for what it really is—a death sentence.
Desperate to save her sister, Kammani schemes her way into the palace to heal the ruler. There she discovers more danger lurking in the sand-stone corridors than she could have ever imagined and that her own life—and heart—are at stake. But Kammani will stop at nothing to dig up the palace’s buried secrets even if it means sacrificing everything…including herself.
“A dark and utterly enthralling journey to an ancient land, Gravemaidens grabs you by your beating heart and refuses to let go until the bitter, breathtaking end.”—Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series
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