{"product_id":"beneath-the-burning-wave-an-epic-new-debut-ya-fantasy-adventure-the-mu-chronicles-book-1","title":"Beneath the Burning Wave: An epic new debut YA fantasy adventure (The Mu Chronicles) (Book 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e“ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE BOOKS YOU'LL READ THIS YEAR” BUZZFEED\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A strikingly different trilogy opener” Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwins destined to bring about devastation. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the beginning of Mu there has been a prophecy. Twins born of fire and water will lay waste to the island. For the sake of Mu’s inhabitants, no twins can survive. Or else a catastrophe of volcano and tsunami will annihilate them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaori and Kairi are forbidden twins, two halves of a whole, the first to survive on the ancient island of Mu. One was born of fire, the other of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the twins are pulled in opposing directions, and hatred reaches a boiling point between the two, many will die in the crossfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Kaori and Kairi unwittingly enact the prophecy and destroy the island of Mu or can one twin stop the other from bringing about destruction. . . ?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mu Chronicles is a visionary YA fantasy trilogy exploring the origin of gender and desire in an epic queer fusion of Japanese folklore and Egyptian mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT READERS ARE SAYING:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An interesting and original debut which left me begging for more” Caleb, NetGalley reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An ambitious take on an epic YA fantasy series exploring gender fluidity … a political commentary … If you’re looking for an atypical YA read, this might be the one for you” Clara, NetGalley reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a really unique YA fantasy novel. I just loved what it was trying to do. Whilst it might not be for everyone I do think it’s worth a go for the unique style … there’s a certain beauty to the story and the way it’s constructed” Gabrielle, NetGalley reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This storyline was very interesting and flowed nicely, I will definitely recommend reading this book!” Michelle, NetGalley reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The use of neopronouns is lovely to see and was not at all hard to process” Luca, NetGalley reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I really enjoyed the twins story … both fascinating characters I was willing to find their own strength and courage in such a world” Wendy, NetGalley reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Hayashi Danns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856221778170,"sku":"9780008491185","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5278\/7194\/files\/9780008491185.jpg?v=1778114523","url":"https:\/\/kaleidoscopicbooks.com\/products\/beneath-the-burning-wave-an-epic-new-debut-ya-fantasy-adventure-the-mu-chronicles-book-1","provider":"Kaleidoscopic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}