Curse of the Chosen Volume 2

The Will That Shapes the World

By: Alexis Deacon

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Paperback | 7 January 2022

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Paperback
184 Pages

Age
12 - 16

Grade
9+

Dimensions(cm)
1.7 x 17.3 x 22.5

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The widely-anticipated conclusion to Alexis Deacon’s fantasy series has finally arrived, bringing more action, tragedy and magic than ever before in a brand-new format.

The dramatic and hotly anticipated conclusion to Alexis Deacon’s original Geis trilogy, featuring new branding and a format designed to sit alongside Curse of the Chosen Volume 1.

As the great chief matriarch lay dying, she gave one final decree: Upon her death there would be a contest. Having no heir of her own blood she called on the Gods. Let fate decide the one truly worthy to rule in her place. The rich, the strong, the wise, the powerful; many put forward their names in hope of being chosen. But when the night came… only fifty souls alone were chosen.

As Io’s quest reaches its deadly and dramatic conclusion, things are not all as they seem in the sorceress’ game for the right to rule. Still trapped inside the torturous nightmares within the castle, who will remain in the battle for the throne, and which of the chosen will be lost along the way? Or will they fail in their attempts to escape the horrors within?

Alexis Deacon draws his Geis trilogy to an epic and emotive conclusion in this newly branded volume, packed to the rafters with his beautiful artwork and gripping storytelling.

About the Author

Alexis Deacon is a writer and illustrator of children's books. His first book, Slow Loris, was published in 2002 and was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. In 2015 it was named one of the hundred best children's books of all time by Time Magazine. He has twice been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and is a two time recipient of The New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books Award. In 2014 The River won the Observer/Jonathan Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize. In 2008 he was chosen by Booktrust as one of the ten best new illustrators of the preceding decade.

Industry Reviews

"Fans of high fantasy, especially those who have read the adventures of a certain boy wizard and now want something with more teeth to it, will enjoy this book." -Starred Review, School Library Journal

"Readers will give themselves over to the dreamlike, immersive narrative." -Kirkus Reviews

"Utterly fascinating." -Youth Services Book Reviews

"Gorgeously drawn and full of characters to root for-and against." -Slate, Slate's 10 Favorite Comics of 2016

"Fans have eagerly awaited the conclusion to this dark fantasy series that was first published six years ago. Like The Hunger Games or The Lord of the Rings, readers will find magic, politics, class struggles, and multiple warring cultures in this elaborate fantasy universe." -Library Journal

"An engrossing fantasy tale that manages the neat trick of seeming both familiar and fresh." -The AV Club

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