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Court of Fives
Kate Elliott
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Description for Court of Fives
Paperback. A teenage girl secretly competes in her city's prestigious athletic competitions in this high-fantasy adventure that can be pitched as Game of Thrones meets Little Women. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: YFH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 212 x 140 x 34. Weight in Grams: 418.
Now available in paperback, World Fantasy Award finalist Kate Elliott's first young adult novel was praised by Kirkus for its gripping, original plot; vivid, complicated characters; and layered, convincingly detailed world building. Jessamy's life is a balance between acting like an upper-class Patron and dreaming of the freedom of the Commoners. But away from her family she can be whomever she wants when she sneaks out to train for The Fives, an intricate, multilevel athletic competition that offers a chance for glory to the kingdom's best contenders. Then Jes meets Kalliarkos, and an improbably friendship between two Fives competitors--one of mixed race and the other a Patron boy--causes heads to turn. When Kal's powerful, scheming uncle tears Jes's family apart, she'll have to test her new friend's loyalty and risk the vengeance of a royal clan to save her mother and sisters from certain death. This imaginative escape into enthralling new lands weaves an epic story of a girl struggling to do what she loves in a society suffocated by rules of class and privilege.
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
417g
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780316364300
SKU
V9780316364300
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Kate Elliott
KATE ELLIOTT is the author of many novels, including BLACK WOLVES, COURT OF FIVES, the Spiritwalker trilogy, the Novels of the Jaran, and the Crossroads trilogy. KING'S DRAGON, the first novel in the Crown of Stars series, was a Nebula Award finalist, and THE GOLDEN KEY (with Melanie Rawn and Jennifer Roberson) was a World Fantasy Award finalist. Kate was born in Iowa, raised in Oregon, and now lives in Hawaii. She invites you to visit her website at kateelliott.com or follow her on Twitter @KateElliottSFF.
Reviews for Court of Fives
Haunting. Epic. Impassioned. Layered. Breathtaking. This isn't just a novel; it is a coup d' tat of the soul. Prepare to be ravished by Kate Elliott's Court of Fives.
Ann Aguirre, New York Times bestselling author of the Razorland trilogy A New York Times BestsellerA NPR Best Book of 2015A Junior Library Guild Selection A Tayshas Top Ten PickA Lone Star Reading Pick This book is amazing. Kate Elliott combines everything I love best in a YA novel. Jes is a killer protagonist, tough and capable, but also lost in her upbringing and faced with impossible choices that test her character and her beliefs.... This book will not fail you.
Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of the Parasol Protectorate series and the Finishing School series Fast-paced, tense, and riveting. I couldn't put it down, and you won't be able to either!
Tamora Pierce, author of the Tortall series and the Circle of Magic series Kate Elliott's magic and mastery is better than ever. Court of Fives enchanted me from start to finish, with characters and worlds that lingered long after I turned the final page.
Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and the Young Elites series Full of high-stakes adventure but also heartfelt musings on identity, family and colonization, this book presents a fantasy world that is refreshingly inspired by Greco-Roman and Egyptian cultures.
NPR A high fantasy novel that explores race, class, and gender struggles in a patriarchal society.... Jessamy is loyal and strong female protagonist who fights against injustice. This trilogy opener will be a hit with readers who love action-packed fantasy adventures.
School Library Journal Sure to garner a following of adventure and suspense fans. While highly entertaining and fresh, the novel also speaks to issues of gender, class strife, and identity. Jessamy is an exciting protagonist: strong, quick witted, and smart.... This book is a winner, and readers will be clamoring for the next installment.
VOYA An imaginative journey.... Elliott creates an intricate and intriguing story, conjuring a world of mysticism and centuries-old customs. Jessamy's boldness and impulsiveness make her a striking heroine in a male-dominated land.
Publishers Weekly A gripping, original plot; vivid, complicated characters; and layered, convincingly detailed worldbuilding. A compelling look at racial and social identity wrapped in a page-turning adventure.
Kirkus Reviews
Jes will remind readers of fearless Katniss with her skill and strategy for games. But it's the fascinating descriptions of traditions, royal interactions, and, of course, the intensities of the Fives that will enthrall readers most of all. Let the games continue!
Booklist, starred review
Ann Aguirre, New York Times bestselling author of the Razorland trilogy A New York Times BestsellerA NPR Best Book of 2015A Junior Library Guild Selection A Tayshas Top Ten PickA Lone Star Reading Pick This book is amazing. Kate Elliott combines everything I love best in a YA novel. Jes is a killer protagonist, tough and capable, but also lost in her upbringing and faced with impossible choices that test her character and her beliefs.... This book will not fail you.
Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of the Parasol Protectorate series and the Finishing School series Fast-paced, tense, and riveting. I couldn't put it down, and you won't be able to either!
Tamora Pierce, author of the Tortall series and the Circle of Magic series Kate Elliott's magic and mastery is better than ever. Court of Fives enchanted me from start to finish, with characters and worlds that lingered long after I turned the final page.
Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and the Young Elites series Full of high-stakes adventure but also heartfelt musings on identity, family and colonization, this book presents a fantasy world that is refreshingly inspired by Greco-Roman and Egyptian cultures.
NPR A high fantasy novel that explores race, class, and gender struggles in a patriarchal society.... Jessamy is loyal and strong female protagonist who fights against injustice. This trilogy opener will be a hit with readers who love action-packed fantasy adventures.
School Library Journal Sure to garner a following of adventure and suspense fans. While highly entertaining and fresh, the novel also speaks to issues of gender, class strife, and identity. Jessamy is an exciting protagonist: strong, quick witted, and smart.... This book is a winner, and readers will be clamoring for the next installment.
VOYA An imaginative journey.... Elliott creates an intricate and intriguing story, conjuring a world of mysticism and centuries-old customs. Jessamy's boldness and impulsiveness make her a striking heroine in a male-dominated land.
Publishers Weekly A gripping, original plot; vivid, complicated characters; and layered, convincingly detailed worldbuilding. A compelling look at racial and social identity wrapped in a page-turning adventure.
Kirkus Reviews
Jes will remind readers of fearless Katniss with her skill and strategy for games. But it's the fascinating descriptions of traditions, royal interactions, and, of course, the intensities of the Fives that will enthrall readers most of all. Let the games continue!
Booklist, starred review