This captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the bestselling author of the Shatter Me series is the perfect gift!"Brimming with color and magic." —New York Times Book Review ★
New York Times bestseller!★ Featured on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," NPR, TIME, and
Entertainment Weekly★
A
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year★
A
Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year★
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year★
Los Angeles Times and
Publishers Weekly Holiday Gift Guide selectionsInspired by her childhood love of books like
A Secret Garden and
The Chronicles of Narnia, bestselling author Tahereh Mafi crafts a spellbinding new world where color is currency, adventure is inevitable, and friendship is found in the most unexpected places.There are only three things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn’t miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. The day Father disappears from Ferenwood he takes nothing but a ruler with him. But it’s been almost three years since then, and Alice is determined to find him. She loves her father even more than she loves adventure, and she’s about to embark on one to find the other. But bringing Father home is no small matter. In order to find him she’ll have to travel through the mythical, dangerous land of Furthermore, where down can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. It will take all of Alice's wits (and every limb she's got) to find Father and return home to Ferenwood in one piece. On her quest to find Father, Alice must first find herself—and hold fast to the magic of love in the face of loss. “Tahereh Mafi is a maestro of words, and
Furthermore the most magical painting that ever existed, bursting with color and heart and humanity.
I wanted to stay inside this masterpiece forever.” – Marie Lu,
New York Times bestselling author of the Legend and The Young Elites series"A place so full of
enchanting beauty and topsy-turvy adventure, it even calls to mind Wonderland and Oz.... Friendship, family and self-acceptance. What makes this book truly sing is the lush world Mafi has created,
brimming with color and magic." —
New York Times Book Review★
“Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi is
a surprising, sensuous, delicious fantasy to devour.” –
Shelf Awareness, starred review★ "A fast-paced, funny, and
richly imaginative story that embraces and celebrates individuality." —
Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "
Rich, luscious, clever prose." —
Kirkus, starred review
In Tahereh Mafi's Furthermore, the sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Unravel Me, Juliette Ferrars and Adam Kent must face the consequences of their actions in a world where power is a dangerous and unpredictable force.
Juliette, a young woman with the ability to inflict pain and destruction with a single touch, and Adam, a genetically engineered soldier, have defied the odds and survived the government's attempts to control them. But their newfound freedom comes at a price: they are now fugitives, hunted by those who fear their power.
As Juliette and Adam struggle to find a safe haven, they are forced to confront their own demons. Juliette must learn to control her destructive powers, while Adam must come to terms with the fact that he is more than just a weapon. Together, they must find a way to navigate a world where their love is forbidden and their survival is constantly threatened.
Furthermore is a gripping and emotional story about love, power, and the choices we make in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for fans of Unravel Me and anyone who loves a good dystopian thriller.
Here are some of the key themes explored in Furthermore:
- The power of love: Juliette and Adam's love for each other is a powerful force that helps them to overcome adversity and survive in a hostile world.
- The dangers of power: Juliette's ability to inflict pain and destruction is a dangerous gift that can easily be used for evil. She must learn to control her powers before they consume her.
- The importance of choice: Juliette and Adam are constantly faced with difficult choices. They must decide whether to fight for their love, even if it means putting themselves in danger, or to give up and accept their fate.
- The nature of humanity: In a world where power is everything, Juliette and Adam must decide what it means to be truly human. They must find a way to live in a world where their love is forbidden and their survival is constantly threatened.
Furthermore is a complex and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a powerful story about love, power, and the choices we make in the face of adversity.
