Description: *Mindy McGinnis is an Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Novel for A Madness So Discreet *Mindy McGinnis has been nominated for an Anthony Award PRAISE FOR Given to the Sea : "Star-crossed love is at the heart of this darkly vivid tale, woven with hypnotic prose and captivatingly intense characters [. . .] Readers will be hypnotized by their relationships as well as the allure of the created world in this first book of the Given duet." -- Romantic Times "[T]his book isn't just about love triangles (or squares): themes of duty and fate are thickly woven into the fabric of this tale as each character grapples with balancing moral obligation against desire."-- Kirkus Reviews "Four neatly interlocking narratives build a riveting story about destiny [. . .] There's plenty of gore, romance, plot twists, and cliff-hangers, but readers will also find thoughtful challenges to racism, misogyny, and cruelty--plus a strong feminist element too." -- Booklist "Readers willing to look at the larger ensemble cast, the characters' connections, and the subsequent political machinations may appreciate the world building and the disturbing but satisfying ending." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "[T]he flawed heroes, relatable villains, and creative storytelling will pull in readers. The threads weave together, culminating in an eagerly anticipated conclusion." -- School Library Journal "McGinnis ( The Female of the Species ) creates a lush, oceanic fantasy world, writing Khosa as a smart young woman with far more to offer than just her body." --Publishers Weekly "In a mythical land near the sea, five young people struggle to avoid their destinies. . . . All relationships are complicated by rivalries, wars, and shifting alliances." -- VOYA

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