The Beast Player
The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi, published by Square Fish on July 28, 2020, is a young adult fantasy novel that explores the journey of a girl with the unique ability to communicate with magical beasts. Elin’s life takes a dramatic turn when her family’s responsibility for the kingdom’s water serpents leads to tragedy, forcing her to flee and uncover her powers amidst a backdrop of conflict and danger.
In this epic tale, readers will follow Elin as she navigates her newfound abilities to speak with both water serpents and flying beasts, which entangles her in perilous schemes that threaten her life. The narrative delves into themes of responsibility, survival, and the bond between humans and animals, set against a richly imagined world filled with mythical creatures. With 368 pages, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a story of courage and the struggle against the forces of war.
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Nahoko Uehashi’s The Beast Player is an epic YA fantasy about a girl with a special power to communicate with magical beasts and the warring kingdom only she can save.
Elin’s family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom’s army. So when some of the beasts mysteriously die, Elin’s mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath she manages to send her daughter to safety.
Alone, far from home, Elin soon discovers that she can talk to both the terrifying water serpents and the majestic flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great powers, but it also involves her in deadly plots that could cost her life. Can she save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war? Or is there no way of escaping the terrible battles to come?
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