It continues Rose and the White Bear’s story as if the ink on the pages of East had only freshly dried.

Fear not, because West is every bit as beautiful, magnificent and wondrous as East. And yet, sometimes a new title after so many years, an extra part of a story which you thought completed, can sometimes be a disappointment. And so, when a sequel was announced, some 15 years after the publication of East, to say I was excited might have been a huge understatement. I love the White Bear and I love Rose’s love for him. I love the short chapters written from the perspectives of multiple characters which detail the story. I love the strength of Rose, her curiosity, wandering spirit and determination. I love its beautiful writing, elegant and so very imaginative in its simplicity. West is a delightful fantasy novel, gorgeously pieced together with adventure and folklore it is sure to please fans of East and new readers alike.Įast (though it will always be North Child to me) is one of my most favourite books. And this time, the fate of the entire world is at stake. With mysterious and unstoppable forces threatening the lives of the people she loves, Rose must once again set off on a perilous journey.

But Rose doesn’t believe the shipwreck was an act of nature, nor does she believe Charles is truly dead. Now Rose has found her happily-ever-after with Charles-until a sudden storm destroys his ship and he is presumed dead. To rescue him, Rose traveled to the land that lay east of the sun and west of the moon to defeat the evil Troll Queen. This time, the fate of the entire world is at stake.When Rose first met Charles, he was trapped in the form of a white bear. Now, Rose has found her happily ever after with Charles - until a sudden storm destroys his ship and he is presumed dead.īut Rose doesn’t believe the shipwreck was an act of nature, nor does she believe Charles is truly dead. When Rose first met Charles, he was trapped in the form of a white bear.

In the sequel to the beloved high fantasy East, Rose sets off on a perilous journey to find her true love when he goes missing in a thrilling tale of danger, magic, adventure, and revenge.

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