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Deeplight

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Deeplight

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Deeplight

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mythological Islands • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2019

Publisher

Macmillan Children's Books

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Deeplight, by Frances Hardinge, explores a world where gods once ruled and left behind remnants of their powers. The story follows an individual who discovers transformative abilities linked to these godly remains, embarking on an adventure that challenges their understanding of friendship and self-discovery. Themes of power and myth interweave throughout this thought-provoking narrative.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Fantastical

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Deeplight by Frances Hardinge captivates with its imaginative world-building and rich mythology, earning praise for its compelling narrative and complex characters. Critics appreciate its exploration of themes like friendship and power. Some reviewers find the pacing uneven, but the unique setting and inventive plot are widely regarded as strengths.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Deeplight?

A reader who enjoys Deeplight by Frances Hardinge likely savors atmospheric fantasy with rich mythology and complex characters. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy will appreciate the novel’s dark, imaginative exploration of power and friendship in a vividly crafted world.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mythological Islands • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2019

Publisher

Macmillan Children's Books

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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