Häftad, Engelska, 2026
122 kr
Skickas
How to Stop Time meets Thieves'Gambit in this thrilling, romantic and witty supernatural YAnovel."All of Sue's trademark heart, wit and poignancy ... anoriginal take on the implications of immortality." Ravena Guron,author of This Book KillsGracie was born into a secret community hidden within ordinarysociety: the Perpetuals. Her family are abnormally long-lived, resilientand fast-healing. But, it turns out, Gracie is mortal...which means she's vulnerable.When the truth emerges, her immortal boyfriend Arty dumps her.Even worse, while her invincible peers embrace pulse-pounding extremesports, Gracie's parents prepare to wrap her in cotton wool.Permitted 'one last adventure', Gracie heads on an internationaltrip with her friends - though her hard-to-read ex, Arty, endsup joining them. And, as they reach New York, things take a darkturn...Arty is hiding a dangerous secret that threatens to expose thewhole Perpetual community. Could Gracie, a mortal girl, be the keyto saving them all? An original, romantic and high-stakes speculative novel fromthe author of Totally Deceased and Cloud Nine,perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes.A secretive family of immortals hidden within the real world,like the Cullens in Twilight - plus a second-chance romance,the thrills of a life-threatening blackmail and heist plot, andinternational adventure across London, Paris, Norway and New York.Themes of time, mortality and love handled with Sue H. Cunningham'sunique blend of action, humour and poignancy. 'Delicious paranormal romance... Exciting and poignant in turns.'Tia Fisher, author of Crossing the Line'A thrilling, high-stakes YA heist novel... a propulsive plotwith emotional depth and reflections on mortality.' Louise Finch,author of The Eternal Return of Clara Hart'A fresh, fun and truly unique read.' Tess James-Mackey, authorof Better Off Dead'A heartfelt, laugh-out-loud story about the leaps you will makefor those you love.' K. L. Kaine, author of Blood of Gods andGirls'Packed with peril, humour and timely reminders of how to livelife to the full ... readers are going to fall hard for this one!'Jan Dunning, author of The Last Thing You'll Hear