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  • Summary: This standalone epic fantasy novel centers around a matriarchal society and features multiple queer characters. It focuses on the struggle to prevent the return of an ancient dragon.
  • Themes: Courage, unity, and the fight against oppression.



About the Author

Samantha Shannon

Samantha Shannon was born and raised in West London. She started writing in abundance when she was twelve, started her first novel when she was fifteen, and studied English Language and Literature at St Anne's College, Oxford, from 2010 - 2013, graduating with a 2:1.

In 2013, she published The Bone Season, the internationally bestselling first installment in a seven-book series of fantasy novels. Its first sequel, The Mime Order, was published in 2015, and she's currently editing the third book in the series, The Song Rising. She is also working on a high fantasy novel. Film rights to the Bone Season are held by the Imaginarium Studios, Chernin Entertainment and 20th Century Fox.

Note: I don't generally answer messages on , but please feel free to contact me on Twitter (@say_shannon) , Tumblr (sshannonauthor) , or my blog.
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