Falling in love is never easy, but falling in love with an immortal god while your days on earth are numbered is almost more than a young girl can bear.
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Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine has created a stunning new world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens in this spellbinding story of Kezi, a girl confronted with a terrible destiny. Attempting to thwart her fate, Kezi and her love, Olus--the god of wind and loneliness--embark on a series of dangerous and seemingly impossible quests. The thought-provoking, well-crafted, and imaginative story will appeal to fans of Fairest as well as to readers who are new to this distinguished author.
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"This book is great. I don't own it, but I read it when I was sick and loved it- I must've read it three to five times! It will keep you on your toes and has a nice ending. The characters are easy to sympathize with and are very realistic. Five stars!"
— Airadina (5 out of 5 stars)
“Levine’s original mythological tale works as romance, adventure, and exploration of faith…Levine conducts a riveting journey, offering passion and profound pondering along the way.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Levine has crafted a mythical realm where a god’s pottery, thrown in frustration, causes earthquakes; Olus’ winds herd goats, dictate prophecies, and carry loved ones to safety; and magical potions have the power to change the characters’ fates. The story is filled with suspense, action, and challenging philosophical questions: Would one truly wish to be immortal? What is the price of following a deity’s commands? An action-packed love story set in an elaborate, challenging world, this richly imagined story will engage fantasy and romance readers alike.”
— Booklist“In this masterful fantasy told in two voices, Levine has created a mythology and society as rich and nuanced as the one portrayed in Megan Whalen Turner’s The Thief…The power of love and courage to overcome seemingly impossible odds and to bridge ostensibly untraversable differences are at the heart of this compelling, intensely satisfying fantasy.”
— School Library Journal“The love story of Kezi and Olus is told through their eyes in alternating first person viewpoints from chapter to chapter. This allows readers to see the evolution of their love. Kezi and Olus keep readers on the edge of their seats as the two of them battle conflict and doubt through quests for Kezi to become immortal.”
— Children’s Literature“Told in the alternating voices of Kezi and Olus, the story develops the Akkan and the Admat religions, the faith with which the mortals live, and the classic quest the two young people must accomplish in order to live as they choose…The issues of belief, promise and redemption are well developed and will provide much for readers to think about and discuss.”
— Kliatt“Levine strikes a somber and more contemplative note with this book than in previous outings, pondering the nature of faith alongside her usual romancing…Strong and good.”
— Kirkus Reviews" i love all her books so i think i am gonna love this one!! "
— Anika, 2/11/2014" Cheezy, shallow, and very boring. Interesting how you can like some books and hate the others of the same author. "
— Sharon, 1/31/2014" Wasn't so sure if I liked this one. Really, I just read it for the author.... :) "
— Helen, 1/30/2014" The story was very good, but in my opinion the writing had no depth. Levine alternated between the perspective of the wind-God and the girl Kezi. In this case, I believe the story would have been better if she stayed with one perspective or wrote in third person. There was no character development, and it is very difficult to relate to them or to even feel like they were human, this is especially true in Kezi's case. I was expecting for a twist in the plot near the end but the story carried on exactly as planned, which was boring. I also found it disturbing that the author portrayed God as cruel or unreal. I delighted in Ella Enchanted, so I was surprised that the author didn't make me fall in love with her characters as she had in Ella Enchanted. I also did not like the epilogue and I wish the author would have left the future of Kezi and Olus more to the imagination. However there was a happy ending and I'm a sucker for happy endings =]] So just for that the book was enjoyable "
— Virginia, 1/29/2014" This book just felt weird to me. It didn't have the same vibe as the other books I'd read by this author. This story was interesting but it didn't hold my attention like Ella Enchanted or The Two Princesses of Bammare "
— Ashleigh, 1/28/2014" Nice read, although a little anti-climactic. It was nice to read something that was an original fairy tale. It was nice knowing that the author was not bound by a set story, like some of her other books. It was a fun light read. "
— cassie, 1/20/2014" It was really flat. The characters weren't well developed, and it was really boring. My least favorite of G.C.L. by far. "
— Krichele, 1/20/2014" Grabbed it because it was on the library shelf, and I loved Gail's other books, "Ella Enchanted" and "Fairest." This was fun and sweet and worth the read, though not nearly as dramatic. "
— Creative, 1/14/2014" Currently reading Fairest and love just how different Gail's writing can be. This alternates every chapter between the two main characters and has the style of a folktale/Greek myth. A very beautiful love story. I enjoyed every minute! "
— Britten, 1/13/2014" Parts of this book were very good. I was confused though, with a lot of it. It was OK. More for older kids than all the other books. "
— Ally, 1/6/2014" Bleargh~! "
— Idamandarin, 12/29/2013" I really like this story of a God falling in love with a mortal girl. It was a beautiful tale of courage and selflessness. "
— Racheal, 12/28/2013" doesn't even compare to the author's other books. I was so disappointed since Ella Enchanted was one of my all-time favorite children's books. I couldn't even finish this book, it was so disappointing. "
— Anny, 12/27/2013" I know I read this one a long time ago and I really didn't like it but I can't remember exactly why. Hmmmm "
— Susan, 12/25/2013" this book was like....the best book EVER =) it was absolutely amazing ill definitly read it again!!! "
— Samantha, 12/12/2013" I don't remember it too much. It was probably my second-least favorite of Gayle Carson Levine's. Another romance fantasy, but the story wasn't as good as the others, in my opinion. Still worth reading, though. "
— Meg, 11/29/2013" It was cute.I love how he stacks and unstacks the dishes just to see her for more time!!! "
— Annie, 11/14/2013" It was kind of weird, but it had some interexting stuff in it. it's really mushy....:P "
— Emilyn, 7/2/2013" A little weird, and I couldn't quite get into it. I like mythology, but this bordered on something else to me. A definite different Levine book. "
— Angela, 6/21/2013" Writing is good. It's just boring to me. Can't pick it up and read any more of it. "
— Melody, 11/20/2012" One of my favorite books ever... "
— Marie, 9/29/2012" Sweet love story between Olus, the god of winds, and Kezi a young girl who must die withing a month due to an illfated oath by her father. "
— Nancy, 9/3/2012" It is one of the best books i have read i love the ending. "
— Magda, 7/3/2012" Not a bad book, but not really great either. Easy read, though. I like the authors lots, but not this book as much. Maybe deserves 3 stars since it was okay, but I'm feeling stingy today. "
— Stephkearl, 4/8/2012" A fun read. I liked the setting and the mythical aspects. Provided some good distraction while suffering through the monotony of the treadmill. "
— Melinda, 11/21/2011" Fun and fast real. Original. Imaginative. But it felt rushed, like the plot didn't have time to fully develop and evolve. Good for young readers. "
— Ruth, 8/5/2011" It was a quick read and interesting how Levine had the whole God and power level idea, but it only took forty-five minutes to finish it and I thought it needed a little more 'umph.' It was a good in-between-book read though. [= "
— Mariah, 7/25/2011" I really enjoyed this book. It's a very sweet love story with interesting cultural settings and some unique mythology. "
— Ellen, 5/19/2011" I love how Levine makes retellings her own. Ever wasn't my favorite book by the author, but it was still very good. I admire the ending. You don't get the happily ever after nonsense, but a true ending. It is bitter sweet just like real life. I like how she makes fairy tales seem possible. "
— Courtney, 5/17/2011" Not quite sure if this book is a fairytale retold. Still quite good, recommended to ages 14 and older. "
— Gabrielle, 5/16/2011" Nice read, although a little anti-climactic. It was nice to read something that was an original fairy tale. It was nice knowing that the author was not bound by a set story, like some of her other books. It was a fun light read. "
— cassie, 5/8/2011" Cute story,fast read. If you liked the other dooks by her, then you'd probably like this one too. "
— Katie, 4/28/2011" I thought the plotline was cheesy, and the book in general was strange. It was a cute story though, just not something I would want to reread. I also didn't like the Olus, and Kezi was a bland main character. "
— Celise, 4/13/2011" Gail Carson Levine, as usual, doesn't dissapoint. A take on the regular quest, the story is sweet and, best of all, has a happy ending<br/> "
— Manasvini, 4/12/2011" OMG. I read this book to many times to count (6). i will never get tired of it. It is your classic romance and i loved it. It even had a timy bit of action. It also had that switch in the point of views that i love. READ THIS BOOK!!!! "
— Lizzie, 3/27/2011Gail Carson Levine is an author of bestselling fiction and nonfiction for young adults. Her first book for children, Ella Enchanted, won a Newbery Honor. Fairest was a Best Book of the Year for Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, and Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults. She is also the author of two nonfiction books on writing, as well as the picture books.
Jenna Lamia is an actress and award-winning audiobook narrator. She has won the prestigious Audie Award, as well as more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her narration of The Book of Polly was named a 2018 Outstanding Audiobook Narration by RUSA. She narrated Mary E. Pearson’s The Adoration of Jenna Fox, which won a YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults award, and Carol Lynch Williams’ The Chosen One, for which she received the 2010 Audie Award for Best Female Solo Narration. She has appeared on and off-Broadway, and her acting credits include appearances on Oz, Law & Order: SVU, and NYPD Blue. She has attended Amherst College, New York University, and the Sorbonne in Paris.
Oliver Wyman is an actor and award-winning audiobook narrator. He has won five Audie Awards from the Audio Publisher’s Association, fourteen Earphone Awards, and two Listen Up Awards from Publisher’s Weekly. He was named a 2008 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture by AudioFile magazine. He has appeared on stage as well as in film and television, and he is a veteran voice actor who can be heard in numerous cartoons and video games. He is one of the founders of New York City’s Collective Unconscious theater, and his performances include the award-winning “reality play” Charlie Victor Romeo and A. R. McElhinney’s cult classic film A Chronicle of Corpses.