ISBN: 9780062821799
ISBN 10: 0062821792
Imprint: HarperTeen On Sale: 10/15/2019
BISAC1: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Wizards & Witches
BISAC2: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / Siblings
BISAC3: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / General
Praise for THE NEVER TILTING WORLD
“The Never Tilting World is what happens when Garth Nix meets Mad Max: Fury Road. It’s a dark, lovely, and even timely look at a world that’s fallen apart, with just the right blend of epic action and twisted magic.” ―Tara Sim, author of Timekeeper
“Visually vivid, magical, and exhilarating.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Dark and richly drawn, The Never Tilting World is a lavish fantasy about sisterhood, sacrifice, and finding strength in a treacherous world. Chupeco’s writing is lushly descriptive, transporting me to the brink of the abyss; while reading it, I could swear the world stood still.” ―Heidi Heilig, author of For a Muse of Fire
“Multiple plot twists and a breathlessly cinematic tone will attract fantasy and romance fans alike.” ―Booklist
“Complex, brutal, romantic, and terrifying. With a phenomenal cast of characters who stick to your bones and vivid worldbuilding that shows up in your dreams, this is a book that demands to be experienced.” ―Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights and editor of His Hideous Heart
“This rich fantasy spotlights power’s corruptive influence, love’s redemptive nature, and the urgent concerns of climate change. The tale’s scope and creativity astound.” ―Publishers Weekly
“A great choice for fantasy shelves.” ―School Library Journal
Frozen meets Mad Max in this epic teen fantasy duology bursting with star-crossed romance, immortal heroines, and elemental magic, perfect for fans of Furyborn.
Generations of twin goddesses have long ruled Aeon. But seventeen years ago, one sister’s betrayal defied an ancient prophecy and split their world in two. The planet ceased to spin, and a Great Abyss now divides two realms: one cloaked in perpetual night, the other scorched by an unrelenting sun.
While one sister rules Aranth—a frozen city surrounded by a storm-wracked sea —her twin inhabits the sand-locked Golden City. Each goddess has raised a daughter, and each keeps her own secrets about her sister’s betrayal.
But when shadowy forces begin to call their daughters, Odessa and Haidee, back to the site of the Breaking, the two young goddesses —along with a powerful healer from Aranth, and a mouthy desert scavenger —set out on separate journeys across treacherous wastelands, desperate to heal their broken world. No matter the sacrifice it demands.
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MY REVIEW
I received a copy of The Never Tilting World by the publisher for an honest review. What follows is my opinion and mine alone. There was no compensation for this review.
Rin Chupeco is one of those authors that I have to really sit back and just stare at in awe. I know that sounds weird, but when you come across a story that has as big of imagination and conceptual idea as what she comes up with, that’s all you can do. Ms. Chupeco develops these intricate worlds, magic systems, and brings to life a story that conjures up so many thoughts.
The magic system is interesting. Everyone in the world, or close to everyone, has either the ability to or latent ability to access magic. The magic is elemental based with the Goddesses being the only four able to use multiple incanta at the time. The magic is described as setting patterns and opening gates with their eyes. For some awesome reason, my brain is hitting on different magic imagery in anime. And I’m loving it.
As mentioned before, there are four Goddesses. In terms of mortality, they aren’t technically immortal. That said, they are essentially the Avatars (see Avatar: The Last Airbender) of Aeon. There is also a physical aspect to them that show they are filled with all this energy and power. Their hair changes color, like a prism in a way… or, I guess a better description would be like those fun white sequins that have a rainbow effect going on. So, the hair is that color, but it also just moves around on its own (think rainbow medusa). I know that’s weird, but I like that there is a huge distinction between the regular people and the Goddesses. It can be either detrimental or positive for them depending on where they are at. Which causes narrative conflict, and I’m all for that.
The book is written in four different narrations, with some joining of the twins (Odessa and Haidee). Usually, the four different points of view would bother me and confuse me, but actually, this helps explain the world and story better. You have a better grasp of things and will learn something new about the dangers through these different personalities.
And each one is different. You have Lan, a ranger and healer. She has this duty-bound personality who will do something illegal, but not for herself. There is Arjun, a nomad with one hand. He is skilled in what he does and can be a bit full of himself, but all that is a facade. Then we have our Goddesses, Haidee and Odessa. Odessa is ill but doesn’t let that get in the way of her trying to do what’s right or what makes her happy. Haidee is the same, but without the illness and maybe a bit more gumption.
The differences in the narration style are slight in that each voice is so distinct. You experience the world through their eyes and you learn a little about the mystery of the older Goddesses, Latona and Asteria. I could go on and on about this, but I don’t want to give anything away.
The monsters and creatures are interesting. I am feeling the Mad Max vibe with the Hellmakers. The Frozen-esque vibe is there too, but I’m personally getting the idea of Attack on Titan or other animes. But that could just be me. No matter what, the world is so interesting that you can’t help but be immersed in it.
On a side note, Bug loves the cover (which I do as well). It sparked a heavy conversation with him on the fantasy and science aspect of a world that never moves. In this alone, I love the book. I have a feeling my 7yo will pick this book up when he’s older.
The only thing I will say against the book is that 400+ pages isn’t enough. What I mean by that is that the world is this much more interesting and I can’t wait for more, but I have to. And that sucks.
Final Rating: 4/5
Photo Content Rin Chupeco
Rin Chupeco has written obscure manuals for complicated computer programs, talked people out of their money at event shows, and done many other terrible things. She now writes about ghosts and fantastic worlds but is still sometimes mistaken for a revenant. She is the author of The Girl from the Well, its sequel, The Suffering, and the Bone Witch trilogy.
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