New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing delivers a dark and riveting tale that ""will have fans of Oliver’s Delirium, Cass’s The Selection, and DeStefano’s Wither breathless.”*
The Jewel has many meanings: wealth, beauty, royalty. But for Violet, the Jewel has always meant servitude.
Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet is destined for the Jewel. She is trained as a surrogate for the elite and is bought by the Duchess of the Lake at auction. And she quickly learns that beneath the Jewel’s glittering façade lies the cruelty, backstabbing, and hidden violence that have become the royal way of life.
Violet must accept the ugly realities of her life...all while fighting for her survival. But before she can accept her fate, Violet meets a handsome boy who is also under the Duchess’s control. A forbidden love sparks.
But their illicit affair has consequences, which will cost them both more than they bargained for. And toeing the line between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she is willing to risk for her own freedom.
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“This powerful debut, with equal parts light and darkness, makes for a fascinating story. Ewing expertly handles surprising twists, lyrical prose, and a chilling plot, keeping the story fresh. Violet’s perspective is believable, and the romance is perfectly sweet and suspenseful.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)
“Ewing writes a fast-paced story that takes readers into the inner workings of a society that is obsessed with power and perfection.”
— Library Journal“Will have fans of Oliver’s Delirium, Cass’ The Selection, and DeStefano’s Wither breathless with anticipation for the sequel.”
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Rescued from poverty in order to help royalty, Violet Lasting grows to hate her gilded cage in this dystopian debut…Offers a well-built world, an appealing heroine, and an unusual blend of magic and science.”
— Kirkus Reviews“With its taut, provocative plot and irresistible characters, The Jewel had me tearing through pages right up to the final, startling twist. I need the next book now!”
— Andrea Cremer, internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade seriesBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Amy Ewing earned her MFA in writing for children at the New School and received her BA at New York University. The Jewel started off as a thesis project but became her debut novel that won starred reviews from Booklist and RT Book Reviews. She is a regular contributor on TeenWritersBloc.com.
Erin Spencer is an Audie Award nominated narrator. She has numerous films, TV shows, and voice work to her credit, including appearances on True Detective, 9-1-1, Rizzoli & Isles, and Code Black. Besides reading, she loves dining out, hip-hop dance classes, and DIY projects.