{"product_id":"the-bright-the-pale-isbn-9780062871503","title":"The Bright \u0026 the Pale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDebut author Jessica Rubinkowski delivers the thrilling\u003cbr\u003efirst book in an epic Russian folklore–inspired fantasy duology filled with\u003cbr\u003epage-turning romance, tragedy, magic, and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh\u003cbr\u003eBardugo and Sara Raasch!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventeen-year-old Valeria is one of the only survivors of\u003cbr\u003ethe freeze, a dark magical hold Knnot Mountain unleashed on her village.\u003cbr\u003eEveryone, including her family, is trapped in an unbreakable sheet of ice. Ever\u003cbr\u003esince, she’s been on the run from the czar, who has set out to imprison anyone\u003cbr\u003ewho managed to escape. Valeria finds refuge with the Thieves Guild, doing odd\u003cbr\u003ejobs with her best friend, Alik, the only piece of home she has left. That is,\u003cbr\u003euntil he is brutally murdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA year later, she discovers Alik is alive and being held captive.\u003cbr\u003eTo buy his freedom, she must lead a group of cutthroats and thieves on a\u003cbr\u003eperilous expedition to the very mountain that claimed her family. Only\u003cbr\u003esomething sinister slumbers in the heart of Knnot. And it has waited years for\u003cbr\u003erelease.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Sparkling and sumptuous, Rubinkowski’s adventurous debut crackles with tension and yearning. I was so transported into Strana’s icy world, I saw my breath in the air as the pages flew by.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rubinkowski’s Russian-inspired fantasy offers a fast, page-turning pace while offering a little bit of everything, expertly balancing elements of thriller, action, and romance. Readers will have a hard time putting this down.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Bright \u0026amp; the Pale\u003c\/em\u003e is an action-packed adventure set in a richly detailed world where you never know who to trust and the twists keep coming! I was riveted right up until the final startling page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy Ewing, New York Times bestselling author of The Jewel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Drawing inspiration from Russian folklore, Rubinkowski offers an atmospheric fantasy debut populated by engaging characters and fueled by a strong premise, with a cliffhanger setting up events for the sequel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The icy atmosphere of this Russian-inflected debut novel is vividly rendered, and the briskly paced plot moves the story along through multiple twists, turns, and betrayals. An atmospheric series opener well suited for a cold winter’s night.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Debut author Rubinkowski paints a vivid picture of this mythological, Russia-esque land where fairy tales come to life and adventure rolls over every page. A riveting fantasy tale. Hand this to readers who enjoy Leigh Bardugo and are looking for a similar fantasy world to dive into.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889409126629,"sku":"NP9780062871503","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062871503.jpg?v=1730231192","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-bright-the-pale-isbn-9780062871503","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}