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Mohrbooks Literary Agency
Sebastian Ritscher
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English
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TORN

Rowenna Miller

The first book in an enchanting debut fantasy series featuring a seamstress who stitches magic into clothing, for fans of The Queen of the Tearling.
Sophie is a young dressmaker who, with hard work, talent, and a rare proficiency sewing spells into cloth, has managed to open her own shop and lift herself and her brother, Kristos, out of the poverty. Her reputation for beautiful ball gowns and discreetly-embroidered charms for luck, love, and protection secures her a commission from the royal family and the commission earns her the attentions of a dashing but unattainable duke. Meanwhile, her brother, a day laborer with a keen mind and a thirst for justice, rises to prominence in the growing anti-monarchist movement. Their worlds collide when the revolution's shadow leader takes Kristos hostage and demands that Sophie place a curse on the queen's new Midwinter costume or Kristos will die.

As the proletariat uprising comes to a violent climax, Sophie must choose: between her brother and the community of her birth, and her lover and the life she's striven to build.

Rowenna Miller grew up in a log cabin in Indiana and still lives in the Midwest with her husband and daughter, where she teaches English composition, trespasses while hiking, and spends too much time researching and recreating historical textiles.
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Published 2018-03-20 by Orbit

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Published 2018-03-20 by Orbit

Comments

A gorgeous weave of romantic fantasy and urgent politics.

Torn challenges readers to thoughtfully consider all sides of social change by humanizing each perspective. Readers interested in classic fantasy, feminism, adventure, and a bit of romance will enjoy this thought-provoking book.

One of the best novels I've read this year! Torn is masterfully written full of fascinating politics and compelling characters in a vividly rendered, troubled city. Sophie is a believable, layered, and wonderful heroine; her journey from ordinary to extraordinary is a joy to read. I absolutely loved this book!

Real stakes combined with a clever, unique magic system? Yes, please! Read more...

Impossible to put down. I will be impatiently awaiting the sequel.

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Miller weaves a fresh, richly textured world full of magic-stitched ball gowns and revolutionary pamphlets. The vivid, complex setting and deeply human characters make for an absorbing read!

Miller places immigrant ambition and women's lives at the heart of her magical tale of politics and revolution. I was utterly enchanted by this unique, clever and subtly fierce fantasy.

A well-executed historical fantasy debut whose author has a sharp eye for detail. Read more...

Miller deftly weaves a thrilling tale of revolution and turmoil in a complex fantasy world.

Russia: Eksmo

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A delight, woven through with rich detail. Magic, sewing, and an achingly good romance -- what's not to love? A deeply satisfying read. I'm dying for the next one!

Highly recommend.... Fun, excitement, and magic all sewn into one amazing story.