Girls at the Edge of the World by Laura Brooke Robson

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This recently published YA debut by Laura Brooke Robson focuses on impending disasters, a dystopian world, and main characters representative of the lgbqt community with f/f (female-female) romance.

Synopsis

Set in a world on the edge of an apocryphal flood, this heart-stoppingly romantic fantasy debut is perfect for fans of Rachel Hartman and Rae Carson.

In a world bound for an epic flood, only a chosen few are guaranteed safe passage into the new world once the waters recede. The Kostrovian royal court will be saved, of course, along with their guards. But the fate of the court’s Royal Flyers, a lauded fleet of aerial silk performers, is less certain. Hell-bent on survival, Principal Flyer, Natasha Koskinen, will do anything to save the Flyers, who are the only family she’s ever known. Even if “anything” means molding herself into the type of girl who could be courted by Prince Nikolai. But unbeknownst to Natasha, her newest recruit, Ella Neves, is driven less by her desire to survive the floods than her thirst for revenge. And Ella’s mission could put everything Natasha has worked for in peril.

As the oceans rise, so too does an undeniable spark between the two flyers. With the end of the world looming, and dark secrets about the Kostrovian court coming to light, Ella and Natasha can either give in to despair . . . or find a new reason to live.

Read an excerpt here.

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Reviews

“An immersive and clever tribute to the natural world and the longevity and ppower of storytelling, this book is also a subtle yet incisive critique of patriarchal structures and the male gaze… Sobering, complex, unexpected – and wholly un-put-down-able.” – Kirkus, starred review

“A swoony sapphic romantic fantasy.” – BuzzFeed

“[A] stunning YA debut.” – Men’s Health

4.23 stars on Goodreads with 190 ratings and 67 reviews.

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

1. 483 in LGBTQ+ Romance for Young Adults

2. 816 in Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance for Young Adults

3. 3,196 in Science Fiction for Young Adults

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Author

Laura Brooke Robson grew up in Bend, Oregon and moved to California to study English at Stanford University. She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she enjoys drinking too much coffee and swimming in places she’s probably not supposed to swim. Girls at the Edge of the World is her debut novel.

Publication Information

Publication Date: 8th June 2021

Author: Laura Brooke Robson

Publisher: Dial Books, Penguin

Format: Hardback

Pagination: 416 pages

Genre: YA Fiction

Other Themes: LGBQT+, female/female romance, dystopian

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