“Thoroughly engaging.” —
New York Times
The Poisoned Blade
“Gratton's first novel for adults is a force to be reckoned with...A darkly rendered epic of old magic, hard hearts, and complicated choices.” —
Booklist, starred review
Publishers Weekly
“A gloriously symphonic, thematically rich variation on the story of the daughters of Lear. The danger of seeking certainty makes this a tale for our time; the power of truth and mercy makes it a tale for all times.” —Karen Lord, author of
Redemption in
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The Queens of Innis Lear is a spectacular book. This is a story about family and love, jealousy and destiny, with its roots in the earth and stretching to the stars. Beautifully written, it's full of complex characters who will break your heart and heal it again. An instant favorite, this is a book I'll return to again and again." —Kat Howard, author of