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Book SynopsisThe second book in this environmental epic fantasy series delves into the mysteries of a world where ships kept afloat by magical hearthfires sail an endless grass sea.After setting fire to the Forever Sea and leaving the surface world behind, Kindred Greyreach dives below to find a Seafloor populated by roving bands of scavengers. Among them, Kindred discovers a familiar face working to save the Sea from the continued spread of the Greys and the ravages of the world above. But when Kindred finds herself at odds with a faction below the Sea, she and her friends will have to use every power available to them—including their link to the surface world—to forestall disaster.
Meanwhile, above, a boy named Flitch, son of the Baron of the Borders, finds himself caught in a dangerous political crisis as survivors from Arcadia and the Once-City arrive on the Mainland. As monsters from the depths of the Sea begin to surface near the Mainland’s shores, Flit
Trade ReviewPraise for The Endless Song
"This series finale showcases the wonder and strangeness of Johnson’s world, with
descriptions both terrifying and hauntingly beautiful. Readers looking for
inventive, thoughtful fantasy will find
plenty to enjoy." —
Publishers Weekly
Praise for The Forever Sea
“I can rarely remember being this excited for a debut novel.
This was everything I wanted it to be. Wind-swept prairie seas, pirates, magic, and found families.” —Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning author of the Lady Astronaut series
“Richly imagined and beautifully written, with a highly original and
very creepy magic system—
The Forever Sea is wonderful.” —R. F. Kuang, Astounding Award-winning author of
The Poppy War"
What an amazing world—from the ecosystem, to the ships that ply the deep grass sea, to the magic and people within!" —Fran Wilde, two-time Nebula-winning author of
Riverland and
Updraft“Loved
The Forever Sea. Loved it.
Sheer joy.” —Joanne Harris, internationally bestselling author of
Chocolat“
A beautifully imagined dive into the unknown.” —G.V. Anderson, World Fantasy Award winning author of "Das Steingeschöpf"
“Beautifully lyrical and imaginative, Johnson's debut sings a twisting tale of adventure full of diverse characters and
a lush world ripe to fall in love with. With a heart that will haunt you, this ecopunk story is unlike any you've seen before.” —Linden A. Lewis, author of
The First Sister"In this
rich and well-realized world, magic has an ecological price as well as profit, and conflicts are between equally complicated communities rather than simplistic good vs. evil. This ending of this excellent debut promises more adventures in its fragile, Miyazaki-esque world." —
Booklist (starred review)
"Johnson’s beautiful coming-of-age saga touches on subjects of conservation, water rights, morality, and relationships.... The book’s setting and plot are so original as to be
a breath of fresh air to the fantasy genre." —
Library Journal (starred review)
“Lush descriptions of plant life abound... When combined with the exceptional protagonist and themes of embracing the unknown, [
The Forever Sea]
calls to mind Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea series. With a good balance of grit and tenderness, this entertaining story makes a nice addition to the growing hopepunk subgenre.” —
Publishers Weekly
