The River Has Roots
(Author) Amal El-MohtarFollow the river Liss to the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, and meet two sisters who cannot be separated, even in death. 'Oh what is stronger than a death? Two sisters singing with one breath.' In the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, dwells the mysterious Hawthorn family. There, they tend and harvest the enchanted willows and honour an ancient compact to sing to them in thanks for their magic. None more devotedly than the family's latest daughters, Esther and Ysabel, who cherish each other as much as they cherish the ancient trees. But when Esther rejects a forceful suitor in favor of a lover from the land of Faerie, not only the sisters' bond but also their lives will be at risk... The River Has Roots is the hugely anticipated solo debut of the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award winning author Amal El-Mohtar. Features beautiful interior illustrations.
Amal El-Mohtar
Amal El-Mohtar is a Canadian award-winning author and critic known for their novel "This Is How You Lose the Time War," a lyrical and inventive exploration of love and war across time and space. El-Mohtar's poetic prose and unique storytelling voice have made them a prominent figure in contemporary speculative fiction.