The Book of the Night (Libyrinth) [Hardcover]

Pearl North (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 4, 2012 | Series: Libyrinth

The thrilling, magical conclusion of the Libyrinth trilogy

 

The world of the Libyrinth has experienced a series of wrenching changes. After the Libyrarians and their longtime foes the Singers discovered their common heritage, a young healer named Po found the Lion’s Bloom, an ancient and enormously powerful artifact capable of rewriting reality.

Behind the mysteries of their shrouded past has always been the legendary Book of the Night. Sought for generations, both feared and revered, it is the key to this world of wonders. When vain, grasping Queen Thela steals the Lion’s Bloom and imperils the very reality of the world, only the Book can heal what she has rent asunder. An epic journey through strange lands, a perilous encounter in a clockwork city, and the revelation of the truth beyond reality will lead those who find the Book to a moment when their world will either be saved...or cease to exist.

Told with the grace and skill that only Pearl North can bring to the tale, The Book of the Night is a breathtaking adventure that will linger in the memory long after the final page is turned.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“The Book of the Night is a stunning and satisfying conclusion to an inventive trilogy. I devoured it in one sitting.”  —Sarah Beth Durst, author of Enchanted Ivy

 

“In this intriguing conclusion to her engrossing series, North takes readers on an unexpected journey and reveals the true scope of the complex and extraordinary world she’s created.”
—Elizabeth Bunce, author of StarCrossed

 

“Nonstop action, a complex and original story...The Book of the Night will hold you captive long after you’ve turned the final page.”  —Inara Scott, author of Delcroix Academy: The Candidates

 

Praise for the Libyrinth Series:

 

“The Boy from Ilysies proves that young adult novels don’t have to be nothing more than sparkly vampires and teen angst. North’s story has passion, depth, and thoughtfulness. I highly recommend this book to anybody who likes a good yarn that will make them think.”
—Owlcat Mountain Reviews

 

“The dramatic, satisfying climax and deftly handled resolution of the many plot threads will convince and exhilarate readers…. A bibliographic “Guide to Quotations” nicely wraps up this book-lover's delight.”

—Kirkus Review on Libyrinth

About the Author

PEARL NORTH has written science fiction and fantasy for adults under a different name. She is also the author of Libyrinth and The Boy from Ilysies, the first two books in this trilogy. She lives near Detroit, Michigan.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Tor Teen; First Edition edition (September 4, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765320983
• ISBN-13: 978-0765320988
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,751,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pearl North is the author of a trilogy of YA science fiction novels: Libyrinth, The Boy From Ilysies (a Norton Award Finalist), and The Book of the Night. A firm believer in the basic goodness of human beings, she loves writing and reading about characters that transcend the limits of who they think they are and what they think is possible. She mentors graduate students in Seton Hill University's Writing Popular Fiction MFA program, and writes in other genres under different names. A native of the Detroit area, she has never lived more than two miles from Woodward Avenue in her life.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The book of the night September 4, 2012

By Sarah

Format:Hardcover

I preordered my copy a couple weeks ago. I have loved this trilogy and am excited to see where the author takes us next. I am not a science fiction reader but the books read quickly and are suspenseful. Thanks pearl north for a great series!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Mind Blown...so different than the other two in the series. SO GOOD! September 18, 2012

By PWDecker

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book! So, I enjoyed the first two in this series. They were nice fantasy stories that involved interesting societies with some cool gender roles. The magic and the science were one in the same. There were "Ancients", but I didn't put much thought into them other than a ruined society of high technology. This book completely blew my mind away!

Before I get to why this book is way more than a solid 5/5, I'll go through the basics.

The characters are all fully developed. There is not one true protagonist. I loved the way North would switch the perspective mid scene or even mid conversation at some points. You got to see how the other side of the conversation is thinking, even if they are not saying it.

The story may have not had a linear path, but the storytelling was done so well. Each character had their own solution to the world's problems and we got to follow all the paths. My favorite of the stories was Po's. He had come from this female dominated society and he had learned of gender equality in the last books. He is again in the female dominated society.

The pen. It is so amazing. The way North revealed what is was and the different ways it was used were so interesting. What would you do if you could write anything down and it would immediately come true?

It is really hard to pinpoint the genre of this. I really like books like that. There's some sci-fi, some high fantasy, some dystopia, and some thought provoking amazingness.

It is very hard to write this review without spoiling it. I can only say that this book really bends reality. It reminded me of The Neverending Story. It questions the most basic ideas of existence. What is real? Why is it real?

The only way you can experience such a mind blown feeling, like I had when I finished this book, is to read it! If you haven't read the other books in the Libyrinth series, you should! They are both pretty good fantasy stories, but this third installment blows them away!

If you like reading, and books, and reading books you should read this book series! 5/5

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A satisfying finale September 15, 2012

By S

Format:Hardcover

Pearl North wraps up her Libyrinth series with a bang. Quantum physics meets Lord of the Rings in this action packed finale. North brings in all the elements from her previous books, including all her wonderful characters, and ties them together in a wild, roller coaster ride with a satisfying ending. I loved every page!