{"product_id":"a-river-enchanted-a-novel-isbn-9780063055995","title":"A River Enchanted: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Exquisitely written with compelling characters and romance . . . I was swept away by the enchanting and magical world Rebecca Ross crafted, and loved every moment of it.” — Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDaughter of the Moon Goddess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnter the isle of Cadence in this novel from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDivine Rivals\u003c\/i\u003e—a Scottish-inspired romantic fantasy brimming with enemies-to-lovers romance, magic and spirits, and a captivating mystery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt starts with a letter and an ominous journey across dark waters. Ten years after being sent away to the mainland to become a bard, Jack Tamerlaine is summoned home to the enchanted isle of Cadence. Girls are going missing from the island, and Adaira, his childhood nemesis and the future leader of the clan, believes Jack is the only one who can find them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elemental spirits that dwell in every breath of air, splash of water, blade of grass, and flicker of fire find mirth in the lives of the humans, and a bard’s music—a unique form of summoning magic—is the only way to summon them and ask that the girls be returned. Yet as Jack and Adaira get closer to solving the mystery, it becomes apparent that an older, darker secret about Cadence lurks beneath the surface, and no harp song may be strong enough to stop it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith unforgettable characters, a thrilling plot, and a lush folklore-infused world,\u003ci\u003e A River Enchanted\u003c\/i\u003e is a stirring story of duty, love, and creating harmony between opposing forces. This first book in the Elements of Cadence duology marks Rebecca Ross’s brilliant entry on the adult fantasy stage.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e swept me away from the very first page. A memorable cast, a unique magic system, and a mystery that will keep you turning the pages long past bedtime, Rebecca Ross’s adult debut is truly magical.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenevieve Gornichec, bestselling author of The Witch’s Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e is exquisitely written with compelling characters and romance, and a gripping story that kept me captivated. I was swept away by the enchanting and magical world Rebecca Ross crafted, and loved every moment of it.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSue Lynn Tan, author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A gorgeous and thoughtful addition to the fantasy genre.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopsugar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A vivid fantasy that is impossible to put down.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A tale that blends political intrigue with elements of a fantasy thriller. . . Ross has built a fully realized world clearly inspired by Scottish myth and legend and thick with heroes. . . A rich fantasy of bards and bairns in which the magical island setting becomes the main character.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sublime mix of romance, intrigue and myth, \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunning addition to the canon of Celtic-inspired fantasy. With its lyrical prose and tight world building, this story is both modern and timeless, drawing from the traditions of genre greats like Steven Lawhead and marrying them to the sensibilities of modern works like Genevieve Gornichec’s \u003cem\u003eThe Witch’s Heart \u003c\/em\u003eand Tana French’s \u003cem\u003eIn the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A complex exploration of nature, family, and what the idea of home means, there’s plenty to love here, and much to build upon in the Cadence duology’s forthcoming second half.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaste Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[Ross] has written into existence some of the most beautiful passages I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading in a fantasy novel....\u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e plucked just the right notes for me, holding me bound in a bewitched thrall until the final page.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGateCrashers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The word that comes to mind when I think back on this book is 'lovely'. The characters in this novel are so well-written, you’ll forget you’re reading about fictional people.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichmond News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A River Enchanted \u003c\/em\u003eis a melodic and sweeping tale filled with whimsical magic, unforgettable characters, and heartfelt romance. Every line is a lyrical masterpiece, breathlessly taking you on a poignant journey through the mystical isle of Cadence. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsabel Ibañez, author of Woven in Moonlight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With lush worldbuilding and lyrical prose, \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e feels like the echo of a folktale from a world right next to our own.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An alluring and rich tale, at once a fast-paced mystery and a love story as warm as a hearth. Like music, it will bewitch your senses, carrying you to the wind-swept hills and effervescent waters of the isle of Cadence. \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted \u003c\/em\u003emade me homesick for places I've never been. This is a classic in the making.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAva Reid, internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Riveting and richly imagined, \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e flows like a song you cannot forget. Rebecca Ross has crafted a tale as tricksy and elemental as the human—and inhuman—heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA.G. Slatter, award-winning author of All the Murmuring Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Vividly imagined . . . This will appeal to lovers of fantasy from \u003cem\u003eName of the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e to the Earthsea series.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Delightfully atmospheric, this compelling first book in a new fantasy series makes for a perfect rainy day read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reading \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e is like being swept away by a song. The novel is exquisitely crafted and rich with emotion. I loved every word of it!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDanielle L. Jensen, USA Today bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Missing girls, an enchanted island, two enemies forced to work together—I was hooked from the first page. 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