Translated by Hildegarde Serle
In this gripping finale to Christelle Dabos’s bestselling Mirror Visitor quartet, Ophelia and Thorn finally uncover the truth that might help them solve the chaos in their universe of the arks.
After their initial distrust of each other, Ophelia and Thorn are now passionately in love. But they must continue to keep their love hidden. And listen out for the mysterious echoes…Only then can they attempt to decipher a cryptic code and discover the truth behind the sinister figure of the Other, whose devastating power continues to bring down entire arks, plunging thousands of innocents into the void.
At the observatory of the Deviations, overseen by a sect of mystical scientists who conduct terrifying secret experiments, Ophelia and Thorn hope to halt the ongoing destruction and bring the world back into balance.
Christelle Dabos takes us to the heart of a momentous otherworldly game, in which the fate of her characters hangs in the balance. The Storm of Echoes is a marvellous conclusion to a series that has captivated readers everywhere.
INTERVIEWS and REVIEWS
Readings: A spotlight on translated fiction this month
‘The Mirror Visitor stands on the same shelf as Harry Potter.‘
‘Spectacular settings, exquisitely rendered characters.’
‘As mesmerizing as a waking dream.’
‘Imagine the poisonous politics of Versailles in a glittering, steampunk world of quill pens, airships, masks, illusions and murderous courtiers.’
‘Pulse-pounding suspense, memorable characters, rival clans and elaborate political arrangements rooted in myth.’
‘A strange, stalwart protagonist, court intrigue and a lushly visual, imaginative setting are only part of what makes this an excellent read.‘
‘A series that is nothing like any YA book series on the shelves today. Ophelia is the type of character I love to read about: great at some things, terrible at others, brave at times, cowardly at times, brilliant at times, and frustrating at other times. I could read about her all day.’
‘Highly original and intricately imagined, this is world-building on an epic scale.’
‘Your next YA obsession.’
‘This book is bursting with inventiveness.’
‘I didn’t want to finish and leave Dabos’s dazzling fantastical story world. The world-building in this series is phenomenal…I was enthralled.’
‘World-building at its best. The unusual settings, original characters, dark intrigue, and fast-moving plot result in a book that leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next volume. Great adult crossover.’
‘Christelle Dabos captivates readers of all ages.’