Between Two Thorns

Emma Newman has built a modern fantasy world with such elan and authorityher ideas of why and how the seemingly irrational world of Fairy works should be stolen by every other writer in the field.Her characters are complex and troubled, courageous at times and foolhardy.This book of wonders is first rate. -Bill Willingham, Eisner Award winner, and creator of"Fables" Emma Newman has created a reflection of Bath that reminds one thatcharmingis not safe."Between Two Thorns"shows the darkness beneath the glamour of the social Season. Learning to be a young lady has never seemed so dangerous. - Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo award winner, and author of"Shades of Milk and Honey"and"Glamour in Glass" "With a feather-light touch, Emma Newman has crafted a very English fantasy, one brilliantly realised and quite delightful, weaving magic, mystery and parallel worlds together with ease. Newman may well be one of our brightest stars, The Split Worlds: Between Two Thorns just the beginning of a remarkable journey." - Adam Christopher, author of"Empire State"and"Seven Wonders" Emma Newman is an extraordinary new voice in SF/F. -Paul Cornell, Hugo Award winner, and author of"London Falling"and"Saucer Country" "The world building was done really well. I think that it helped to enhance the story and draw me in deeper. The different characters were interesting to read about. Cathy was my favorite main characters. Her determination and spirit made her a strong character with a unique voice."-The Life & Times of a Book Addict Between Two Thornsis a book that is packed with a ton of things to entice the reader I can definitely recommend this to readers of urban fantasy if you are looking for something different .-Shadowhawk, Founding Fields This was a well-crafted fantasy novel which makes a great start to a new series I can t wait to see what happens next. -Rebecca, Book Chick City If you like a bit of fairy magic, the juxtaposition between ancient and modern, here and there, and you don t mind being left in suspense for a good few months, you ll really enjoy it. 10/10-Hierath, Fantasy Faction Between Two Thornsis an excellent read and I highly recommend it to fantasy fans looking for something a bit different, particularly in the form of merging modern day settings with fantasy worlds. -Tsana, Tsana s Reads "I really enjoyed the world building as well. The way the mundane world and the nether co-exist, the politics of court life, and the machinations of the fae (who lurk in the shadows) all combine to make the Split Worlds such anintriguingplace to visit, and one I ll want to visit again when the sequel, Any Other Name, is released in June and again when the final book in the trilogy, All is Fair, come out in October."-Bart's Bookshelf "JK Rowling meets Georgette Heyer"-The Guardian"