Spinning Silver
By Naomi Novik
- Release Date: 2018-07-10
- Genre: Epic Fantasy
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “One of the year’s strongest fantasy novels” (NPR), an imaginative retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale from the bestselling author of Uprooted.
NEBULA AND HUGO AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library
With the Nebula Award–winning Uprooted, Naomi Novik opened a brilliant new chapter in an already acclaimed career, delving into the magic of fairy tales to craft a love story that was both timeless and utterly of the now. Spinning Silver draws readers deeper into this glittering realm of fantasy, where the boundary between wonder and terror is thinner than a breath, and safety can be stolen as quickly as a kiss.
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty—until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold. When an ill-advised boast draws the attention of the king of the Staryk—grim fey creatures who seem more ice than flesh—Miryem’s fate, and that of two kingdoms, will be forever altered. She will face an impossible challenge and, along with two unlikely allies, uncover a secret that threatens to consume the lands of humans and Staryk alike.
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Time, Tordotcom, Popsugar, Vox, Vulture, Paste, Bustle, Library Journal
“A perfect tale . . . A big and meaty novel, rich in both ideas and people, with the vastness of Tolkien and the empathy and joy in daily life of Le Guin.”—The New York Times Book Review
“Gorgeous, complex, and magical . . . This is the kind of book that one might wish to inhabit forever.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Cool and clever and . . . dire and wonderful.”—Laini Taylor, author of Strange the Dreamer
“The Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale has never been as captivating. . . . Spinning Silver further cements [Novik’s] place as one of the genre greats.”—Paste
Reviews
Excellent book!
5By THawksFanThe first time reading was a bit confusing with the all different perspectives, but it was such an enjoyable read. I’ve actually read it multiple times now and am enjoying it again. I’ve recommended it to multiple people!It’s a great book… duh how could it not be!
4By LilyphlowersVery good… duh! This was almost 3 stories in one! Quite a bargain tbh! Truely though if you enjoyed uprooted you won’t be disappointed! A bit on the PG side but I prefer that over stupid corny over the top “romance” myself!!!!!Great Fantasy
5By SlambopLoved it! Very original. Up there with Lord of the RingsFantastic
5By redhead2115I couldn’t stop reading. She weaves the most wonderful fantastical tale told in many voices to make it even more captivating. I couldn’t put it down.Five stars
5By Noelle A BThis is one of my favorite booksGood but felt unfinished
4By cheetah121I liked a fantasy without sex scenes. It was immersive and a quick read but I was left with wondering what happened with the Tsar….Great read
5By Chuckles8Truly enjoyed it. Lots of different plot lines to follow and different characters. Definitely some unexpected twists and turns I enjoyed.Phenomenal ❣️
5By MonasaderskincareI would recommend this beautifully written novel to everyone; by far one of the best I’ve read in a long time.Wow and wow, not enough wow to hold the wow!
5By AmbSlayerSuch an incredible fairytale! Absolutely read and fall in love with the spunky heroine!Old world fairytale for today’s world
5By LynleyRoseNovik’s story glides so quickly and effortlessly it’s difficult to stop reading. Rereading added subtle details that further enriched the tale. The beautiful imagery of the fairytale is contrasted with reality’s perilous struggle for survival and how following your heart can lead to a better world.WOW…
5By ...ZzAThat was so so wonderful. My new favorite author. These books are SO rich and wonderful. You really will want to root for these characters and learn a bit from them as well. Thank you!! My new favorite author.Pleasant but forgettable
4By lisabath22A pleasant read, not too deep or complicated. No details or world building that ever fully immerse you, but enough to keep the story moving.Simply Amazing
5By krinicole007Like Uprooted, I devoured this book. Naomi Novik has the ability to conjure wonderful stories full of deep feelings despite a simple brilliant flow of writing. Excellent book to read over and over!Fabulous.
5By Supa squirlI have been non stop reading this book, wanting to see what happens next. Strong female characters, witty & multifaceted.......highly recommend!!!!Alright for sure
4By YourperffShe’s honestly one of my favorite writers. Super compelling read but I really disliked being super confused about the POV switches, especially because you don’t know they switch until their name is mentioned lol. Eventually it’s gets easier to distinguish and then there’s another random POV added towards the end. But other than that, the story line was really well written. Loved MyrimAmazing!
5By JaxonsmammaThis was an absolutely mesmerizing read! I loved every single word! Beyond amazing! I’m super sad it’s over :(Good read but too drawn out
4By Amanda_marie727I read this book on a whim and was pleased after reading it and finding that I really enjoyed it. After the first 1000 pages. The book just took long to get to the climax of the story. Added to this was the change of POV to minor characters which I found didn’t add much and took away from the affect of major scenes and I found myself skimming the book at times. Overall I would recommend reading this but do know that it is a long read and can drag at times.Best Book I’ve Read In A Long Time
5By Jowheel1I’ve read all of Naomi Novik’s other books and loved them, this one I enjoyed as much or more than any of the others. What a wonderful fairytale with two strong, determined female characters, not really a romance at all but with a happy romantic ending. It gave me a warm feeling, it’s a great escape.Longboard and drawn out
3By scwill22Decent story line, but lengthy for what is was; could have been condensed a bit more. many of the storylines within the book did not seem necessary and I could not get into them or really understand the relevance of having a few by the end of the book.
