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Shadowshaper (The Shadowshaper Cypher, Book 1): The Shadowshaper Cypher, Book 1 Audiobook
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The joyful, bold New York Times bestseller. Look for the sequel, Shadowhouse Fall, out 9/12/2017!
"Magnificent." --Holly Black, New York Times Book Review
"A must." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Exceptional." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
Sierra Santiago planned an easy summer of making art and hanging out with her friends. But then a corpse crashes their first party. Her stroke-ridden grandfather starts apologizing over and over. And when the murals in her neighborhood begin to weep tears... Well, something more sinister than the usual Brooklyn ruckus is going on.
With the help of a fellow artist named Robbie, Sierra discovers shadowshaping, a magic that infuses ancestral spirits into paintings, music, and stories. But someone is killing the shadowshapers one by one. Now Sierra must unravel her family's past, take down the killer in the present, and save the future of shadowshaping for generations to come.
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“Infused with a plethora of imagination, Shadowshaper has an intriguing supernatural premise wrapped in rich cultural details. It works because Older not only gives readers a diverse cast, but he stays true to their background, language, and community, lending an authenticity to his work. The supernatural art and mythological elements are interestingly woven and add multiple layers to the story. If you’re a YA urban fantasy reader looking for something creative and different, try Shadowshaper on for size.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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“The strength of Older’s tale is in his meticulous attention to the details of the life of a brown-skinned, natural-haired Puerto Rican teenage girl…This is a world that will stay with readers long after the last page.”
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“What makes Older’s story exceptional is the way Sierra belongs in her world, grounded in family, friends, and an awareness of both history and change.”
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“Smart writing with a powerful message that never overwhelms the terrific storytelling.”
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“Sometimes funny and sometimes striking, Older’s comfortable prose seamlessly blends English and Spanish. Warm, strong, vernacular, dynamic—a must.”
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“Anika Noni Rose’s narration rolls with every twist and turn in this fantasy, creating a variety of voices, moving flawlessly between English and Spanish, and bringing to life the main character…Rose focuses listeners on Sierra’s multicultural urban world. Her expressive delivery highlight Sierra’s curiosity and intelligence…Cultural exploration, magic, and action blend to form a lively listen.”
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Shortlisted for the 2015 Kirkus Prize for Young Reader's Literature
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A 2016 Locus Award Finalist
Shadowshaper (The Shadowshaper Cypher, Book 1) Listener Reviews
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About Daniel José Older
Daniel José Older is the author of Half-Resurrection Blues, Shadowshaper, and Salsa Nocturna, among others.
About Anika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.