New book torch, the sequel to swift and nomad, out now. Now shes left everything from her old life behind, including her real name and alison, the only person who truly u. Back home tori was the girl who had everything a sixteenyearold could wantpopularity, money, beauty. Told in a first person narrative, with engineering terms instead of chapters, quicksilver is a suspenseful sequel. Anderson has been praised for both series, with knife the first book in the faery rebels series. Rebecca anderson was born in uganda, raised in ontario, went to school in new jersey, and has spent much of her life dreaming of other worlds entirely. Anderson, including knife, and quicksilver, and more on. So many feels omg but anyway, heres knife, linden, rhosmari and ivy. See the complete ultraviolet series book list in order, box sets or. Rebecca anderson isnt trying to pretend shes not female, she just likes her initials. Quicksilver does not measure up to its predecessor.
In 20, shortly after i discovered asexuality, one book jumped out at me. Quicksilver north carolina digital library overdrive. This is a scifi book about a girl who is not the same as every one else. Alisons nemesis from ultraviolet 2011 narrates the overlapping events in this mostly successful sequelcumcompanion piece toris family flees sudbury to reinvent themselves in southern ontario, leaving identity, names and friends behind after her unusual dna attracts unwanted medical attentionespecially from deckard, the sudbury cop investigating her disappearance and return six. All delivery costs are charged in advance at time of purchase. Just working on my designs for the characters in rj anderson s faery rebels books, since i just finished reading nomad. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Andersons inspired exploration of sanity, perception and synaesthesia, ultraviolet carolrhoda ya. Second in r j andersons original science fiction sequence. The daughter of a preacher who read tolkien and lewis aloud to his children, she grew up daydreaming about narnia and middleearth, watching doctor who from behind the sofa, and hanging out in her brothers comic book. Anderson immersed herself in fairy tales and the works of c. The protagonist is a woman named tori beaugrand who wishes to live a normal life and escape from. Anderson includes books touching indigo and quicksilver. Andersons acclaimed ultraviolet, which is now available in paperback.
Award for canadian sf, and was followed by a companion novel, quicksilver 20. It has a different protagonist and shows many of the relevant events from the first novel through flashback, but youll still have a better grasp on whats going on if you read the first book. Anderson has been praised for both series, with knife the first book in the faery rebels series winning the concorde book award in 2011 and nominated for a carnegie medal in 2009. Mar 26, 20 the companion book to 2011s ultraviolet, quicksilver is a fantastic science fiction novel from r. Anderson is sympathetic to teenage angst, but by the end, niki will realize there is more to most parents than meets the teenage eye.
For more information please visit the a year of books page. I have just recently read quicksilver by r j anderson and i quite enjoyed it. Knowing that, i didnt expect the two to be so closely connected, but imagine my joy when i realized how wrong i was. Now married and a mother of three, rebecca reads to her sons the classic works of fantasy and science fiction that enlivened her own childhood, and tries to bring a similar timeless wonder to the novels she writes for children and young adults. Published may 2nd 20 by orchard books first published march 1st 20 paperback isbn. Anderson ultraviolet is genrebending paranormal ya about a 17yearold girl named alison whois a synestheteshe hears color, sees sound, etc, a tetrachromat she can see into the ultraviolet part of the spectrum, and possibly a murderer. Rebecca joan anderson is a canadian author of fantasy and science fiction for children and. Jan 01, 20 buy the hardcover book quicksilver by r. Anderson spoke frequently and prominently about the asexual representation in the narrative during interviews and blog posts. In an engaging scifi thriller, one girl attempts to outrun her past while discovering her true identity. Download ultraviolet ultraviolet 1 by r j anderson.
A man named mathis brought her to him through a porthole in space. Anderson on diversity in speculative fiction posted on july 25, 20 sff in conversation is a new monthly feature on the book smugglers in which we invite guests to talk about a variety of topics important to speculative fiction fans, authors, and readers. Now shes left everything from her old life behind, including her real name and alison, the only person who truly understoo. We like this author, who doesnt fall into writing template books, and we like this story. Rebecca anderson is the author of several acclaimed books, including the teen thriller ultraviolet, which was shortlisted for the andre norton award, and the ukbestselling knife series for middle grade readers. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Anderson is a librarything author, an author who lists their personal library on librarything. Quicksilver does not have this issue, and is a much more even novel without the crazy twist that made the first book so incredibly compelling for many readers. The daughter of a preacher who read tolkien and lewis aloud to his children, she grew up daydreaming about narnia and middleearth, watching doctor who from behind the sofa, and hanging out in her brothers comic book shop. Aug 08, 20 i have just recently read quicksilver by r j anderson and i quite enjoyed it. New book torch, the sequel to swift and nomad, out now from.
Andersons unforgettably original novel about a girl with synesthesia. Featuring yet another awesome heroine and a surprisingly highstakes, unflinching plot, quicksilver, to put it plainly, rocks. For three months, she was tortured and experimented on by mathis. Anderson, who refuses to bend to fashion and does her own thing to rather wonderful effect. Anderson 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Anderson s strong characters and rare knack for weaving contemporary realism and emotional authenticity into hard science fiction keep readers engaged. Mar 01, 20 when quicksilver was first announced, it was said to be a companion novel to ultraviolet, r. Andersons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Quicksilver by rj anderson for fans of sciencefiction, there is quicksilver by rj anderson. Carolrhoda lab is a trademark of lerner publishing group, inc. Alisons nemesis from ultraviolet 2011 narrates the overlapping. The smart female protagonist and puzzling plot twists engage to.
Bestselling canadian author of fantasy and sf for older children and teens. Quicksilver, her latest novel, also has soldering and pancakes. Anderson s inspired exploration of sanity, perception and synaesthesia, ultraviolet carolrhoda ya. Anderson rebecca anderson was born in uganda, raised in. Anderson switches main characters in the second book of the series, a daring move that she pulls off brilliantly. Mar 01, 20 quicksilver by r j anderson, 97807687992, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ultraviolet and quicksilver by rj anderson book 1 and 2. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. An incredibly rich book that is packed with mystery and hints of paranormal. Knife no ordinary fairy tale book 1 family fiction.
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