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The Sweet Far Thing

The Sweet Far Thing

Dark FantasyGothic
Pages
634
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

In the conclusion to the Gemma Doyle trilogy, Gemma prepares for her London debut while struggling to control the wild magic of the realms. As the Order and the Rakshana fight for power, she must navigate the social pressures of Victorian society and the increasingly dangerous spirits of her past. Her friendships are tested as she decides whether to embrace her destiny or forge a new path entirely.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkAtmosphericMysteriousEmotional
Chosen OnePortal FantasyDark AcademiaComing of Age

Genres

Dark Fantasy Gothic Historical Fiction YA Fantasy Fantasy Paranormal

About the author

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Libba Bray

Libba Bray (born Martha Elizabeth Bray, March 11, 1964, in Montgomery, Alabama) is an American writer of young adult fiction. She is best known for the Gemma Doyle Trilogy (A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels, The Sweet Far Thing) and The Diviners series, as well as the standalone novels Going Bovine and Beauty Queens. She grew up in Texas, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and worked in publishing and advertising before becoming a full-time novelist. She lives in Brooklyn,...

Characters

Gemma DoyleProtagonist
Pippa CrossSupporting
All characters in The Sweet Far Thing

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