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Jun 05, 2018 | ISBN 9781524740009 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Jun 05, 2018 | ISBN 9781524740016 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Jun 05, 2018 | ISBN 9781524740009 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Jun 05, 2018 | ISBN 9781524740016 | Middle Grade (8-12)
A vibrant fantasy-adventure debut about a girl who can see lies.You’re a Fallow of the Orchard. You’re as tough as a green apple in summer . . . Only Fallow was just six harvests old when she realized that not everyone sees lies. For Only, seeing lies is as beautiful as looking through a kaleidoscope, but telling them is as painful as gnawing on cut glass. Only’s family warns her to keep her cunning hidden, but secrets are seldom content to stay secret. When word of Only’s ability makes its way to the King, she’s plucked from her home at the orchard and brought to the castle at Bellskeep. There she learns that the kingdom is plagued by traitors, and that her task is to help the King distinguish between friend and foe. But being able to see lies doesn’t necessarily mean that others aren’t able to disguise their dishonesty with cunnings of their own. In the duplicitous, power-hungry court, the truth is Only’s greatest weapon . . . and her greatest weakness.
Melinda Beatty is the author of the Heartseeker series, and was raised on a steady diet of science fiction, fantasy and unrealistic expectations. After living in boats, basements and attics, she and her husband now reside in Western Maryland with their two fierce mini-women and… More about Melinda Beatty
“A smart, captivating fantasy-adventure that will leave readers hungry for more.” —Booklist“In this stunning debut novel, Beatty crafts a world rich with its own mythology and filled with strong heroes. This well-developed and original fantasy is a must-have for any middle grade collection.” —School Library Journal“Only’s transition from a pampered younger daughter to a young woman, newly aware of discrimination and injustice, is conveyed with persuasive nuance. Beatty creates a cast of memorable characters and entrancingly vivid settings, immersing readers in a magical realm worth revisiting.” —Publishers Weekly“As high fantasy has skewed older in recent years, it’s refreshing to see one that’s solidly middle-grade, helmed by a believable 11-year-old whose growth in savvy and understanding of her own privilege come naturally.” —Kirkus Reviews
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