Böcker av Ann Sei Lin

The third and final book in a pacy, lyrical and vivid fantasy adventure set in a world of flying ships, sky cities and powerful paper spirits.Kurara and her friends have found the key to releasing shikigami from their bonds and granting them eternal freedom - if they can unlock its power. The answer lies in Kurara's homeplace, deep in the mountains of Mikoshima. But can the crew reach it before the imperial forces catch up with them, or their own internal battles break them apart for ever?Excellent world-building, a dramatic and pacy plot, and an array of deep and believable characters - explored through multiple perspectives - make for a thrilling final instalment in this masterful fantasy adventure.

Kurara and her shipmates have escaped the grasp of the princess. Travelling through the forests and across the seas they have set a course for the Grand Stream, where their old airship, and old enemies, await. Both parties seek the greatest paper creature, the legendary Suzaku. But who will reach it first and will their hopes be saved or destroyed?

"e;Featuring a vivid mythology, spectacular battles, and an endlessly surprising heroine, Rebel Skies is as intricate, beautiful and startling as one of the paper spirits Kurara brings to life."e; Jonathan Stroud"e;A magical debut that reads like a Ghibli film, brimming with imagination, action and heart."e; Natasha Ngan"e;An intricately constructed ode to papercraft and Japanese culture. I fell in love with this world of airships, cumulous whales and floating cities. Pure magic."e; Lauren JamesA beautifully written and pacy teen fantasy adventure, set in a world of flying ships, sky cities and powerful paper spirits. Inspired by Asian cultures and exploring themes of empire, slavery and freedom.Kurara has never known any other life than being a servant on board the Midori, but when her party trick of making paper come to life turns out to be a power treasured across the empire, she joins a skyship and its motley crew to become a Crafter. Taught by the gruff but wise Himura, Kurara learns to hunt shikigami - wild paper spirits who are sought after by the Princess.But are these creatures just powerful slaves, or are they beings with their own souls? And can a teenage girl be the one to help them find their voice - and change the course of an empire?