Night Spinner, Addie Thorley
Night Spinner, Addie Thorley
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Night Spinner

Author: Addie Thorley

Narrator: Natalie Naudus

Unabridged: 10 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/11/2020


Synopsis

A must-listen for fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse, transforming The Hunchback of Notre Dame into a powerful tundra-inspired epic.Before the massacre at Nariin, Enebish was one of the greatest warriors in the Sky King’s Imperial Army: a rare and dangerous Night Spinner, blessed with the ability to control the threads of darkness. Now, she is known as Enebish the Destroyer―a monster and murderer, banished to a monastery for losing control of her power and annihilating a merchant caravan.Guilt stricken and scarred, Enebish tries to be grateful for her sanctuary, until her adoptive sister, Imperial Army commander Ghoa, returns from the war front with a tantalizing offer. If Enebish can capture the notorious criminal, Temujin, whose band of rebels has been seizing army supply wagons, not only will her crimes be pardoned, she will be reinstated as a warrior.Enebish eagerly accepts. But as she hunts Temujin across the tundra, she discovers the tides of war have shifted, and the supplies he’s stealing are the only thing keeping thousands of shepherds from starving. Torn between duty and conscience, Enebish must decide whether to put her trust in the charismatic rebel or her beloved sister. No matter who she chooses, an even greater enemy is advancing, ready to bring the empire to its knees.

About Addie Thorley

Addie Thorley spent her childhood in the wilds of Utah, playing soccer, riding horses, and scribbling stories. After graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in journalism, she decided “hard news” didn’t contain enough magic and kissing, so she flung herself into the land of fiction and never looked back. She now lives in Princeton, New Jersey, with her husband, daughter, and wolf dog.

About Natalie Naudus

Natalie Naudus is an award-winning audiobook narrator. After receiving her master’s in music from the University of North Texas, she went on to become an opera singer. She has a passion for stories and characters and excels at unique character voices and passionate storytelling. She currently resides with her husband and two daughters on a mountaintop in Virginia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer

Let’s take another fantastic journey to France for a mind blowing, incredible retelling of one of my favorite classics “Hunchback of Notre Dame”! But this time Quasimodo is a girl, an ex-Kalima Warrior and now a convicted traitor named Enebish but people call her “Enebish the Destroyer”, a mentally......more

Goodreads review by jessica

did you know this story is inspired by 'the hunchback of notre dame?!?' no? neither did i, but the world is truly blessed because of it. readers who are familiar with victor hugos novel (not the disney film) will be able to see the similarities and nods to the original story. but i also felt both 'f......more

Goodreads review by Lucie

“I am not what they make of me, but what I make of me.” ✅ Action ✅ Characters ✅ Rebel group ✅ Special powers ✅ Betrayal and angst ✅🆗 Plot I read some reviews saying that this book is a retelling of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (or at least that it was inspired by it), but It reminds me more......more

Goodreads review by emma

I have been known to have unpopular opinions, from time to time. In fact, I have a whole shelf of them. Most of the historically most popular posts on my blog (and all posts on my blog are historical because that site is so outdated it could be an archaeological dig site) are unpopular opinion-relat......more


Quotes

“Krugman is substantively correct on just about every topic he addresses. He writes amusingly and fluently. His combination of analytic brilliance and linguistic facility recalls Milton Friedman or John Maynard Keynes.” The Atlantic

“This soaring saga about redemption, loyalty, and the folly of war portrays a warrior with the power to wield darkness.” Shelf Awareness

“Thorley thoroughly utilizes descriptive language throughout the text, bolstering the imagery. Readers will enjoy this fast-paced adventure, enticed by all of the narrative’s twists and turns.” School Library Journal

“[A] tightly wound, laser-focused epic…Thorley’s strength lies at the intersection of worldbuilding and plotting…Satisfies as a stand-alone and leaves fans of fantasy, mystery, and thrillers clamoring for more.” Kirkus Reviews

“The first-person narration effectively delivers a personal view of this world that puts readers firmly on the side of its earnest heroine.” Booklist

“Smart, tough essays…[Krugman] exercises his great talent for translating economics into plain English.” Publishers Weekly


Awards

  • Kirkus Reviews Pick
  • AudioFile Earphones Award