A Blade So Black
A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney is a reprint edition published by Square Fish on September 24, 2019. This 400-page fantasy novel presents an urban retelling of Alice in Wonderland, where the protagonist, Alice, battles Nightmares in a dark dream realm while navigating the complexities of her life in Atlanta. With a blend of action, magic, and romance, the story explores Alice’s dual existence as she balances her responsibilities in the real world with her training to confront monstrous creatures.
Readers will find that Alice is not only a warrior but also a teenager facing everyday challenges, including an overprotective mother and academic pressures. As she embarks on a quest to save her poisoned mentor, the narrative delves into themes of friendship and self-discovery. This edition of A Blade So Black combines elements of fantasy and contemporary young adult fiction, appealing to those interested in adaptations of classic tales and multicultural narratives.
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“A Blade So Black is the fantasy book I’ve been waiting for my whole life.”
—Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give
For fans of Marissa Meyer, L.L. McKinney’s A Blade So Black delivers an irresistible urban fantasy retelling of Alice in Wonderland… but it’s not the Wonderland you remember.
The first time the Nightmares came, it nearly cost Alice her life. Now she’s trained to battle monstrous creatures in the dark dream realm known as Wonderland with magic weapons and hardcore fighting skills. Yet even warriors have a curfew.
Life in real-world Atlanta isn’t always so simple, as Alice juggles an overprotective mom, a high-maintenance best friend, and a slipping GPA. Keeping the Nightmares at bay is turning into a full-time job. But when Alice’s handsome and mysterious mentor is poisoned, she has to find the antidote by venturing deeper into Wonderland than she’s ever gone before. And she’ll need to use everything she’s learned in both worlds to keep from losing her head… literally.
Debut author L.L. McKinney delivers an action-packed twist on an old classic, full of romance and otherworldly intrigue.
And don’t miss the thrilling sequel, A Dream So Dark!
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“Mixing elements of Alice in Wonderland and Buffy the Vampire Slayer… Delectable.” —Entertainment Weekly
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