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Worlds of Ink and Shadow: A Novel of the Brontës Hardcover – January 5, 2016

by Lena Coakley (Author)

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Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne. The Brontë siblings find escape from their constrained lives via their rich imaginations. The glittering world of Verdopolis and the romantic and melancholy world of Gondal literally come to life under their pens, offering the sort of romance and intrigue missing from their isolated parsonage home. But at what price? As Branwell begins to slip into madness and the sisters feel their real lives slipping away, they must weigh the cost of their powerful imaginations, even as the characters they have created—the brooding Rogue and dashing Duke of Zamorna—refuse to let them go.

Gorgeously written and based on the Brontës’ juvenilia, Worlds of Ink and Shadow brings to life one of history’s most celebrated literary families in a thrilling, suspenseful fantasy.

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Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (January 5, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1419710346
ISBN-13: 978-1419710346
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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WORLDS OF INK AND SHADOW is a Largely Enjoyable Read About Reality and Finding Your Place in the --- Real --- World.

By Teen Reads on January 6, 2016

Format: Hardcover

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to dive into the worlds you have created or read? If it was possible, what price would you pay to travel to these worlds? Would you bargain away your life?

WORLDS OF INK AND SHADOW by acclaimed author Lena Coakley (author of WITCHLANDERS) explores the real lives of theBrontë siblings --- Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell. History knows Charlotte as the author of JANE EYRE and Emily as the author of WUTHERING HEIGHTS, but we do not know much about the siblings themselves and their untimely deaths. In WORLDS OF INK AND SHADOW, Coakley explores the possibility that the siblings could enter the worlds they created --- and were driven mad by it.

In the novel, the Brontësiblings are living out a meager existence at their parsonage in Yorkshire, England. They are normal --- save for their fantastic ability to cross over the fictional worlds they have created. Charlotte and Branwell do most of the writing, separately, but their characters exist in the same worlds: Verdopolis and Gondal. Charlotte has created the dashing Duke of Zamorna and Branwell the mysterious Alexander Rogue. Zamorna and Rogue are arch-enemies, and Charlotte and Branwell enjoy pitting the two characters up against each other. It is all fun and games...until they realize a character has appeared that neither of them has created.

Suddenly, the worlds they thought they had such a tight grip on begin to spiral out of their control. Their characters that they spent so much time perfecting no longer bend to their will. Plus, their real lives begin to be plagued by their late sisters Maria and Elizabeth, and the siblings begin to believe they are going insane.Read more ›

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Imaginary worlds, magic, folklore, and history all combine for a lovely re-imagining of the famous Brontë siblings.

By YA Book Madness Blog on January 5, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

***I received this book as a gift in exchange for an honest review via the publisher

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I have an absurd, almost neurotic obsession with the Brontës, more specifically, Anne. When I saw the Brontë tagline, I had to have it. I nearly convulsed with excitement. Who am I kidding? I was positively giddy. Immediately, from the very first sentence, I was held captive by this stunning glimpse into the Brontë childhood and their marvelous, fanciful stories. Imaginary worlds, magic, folklore, and history all combine for a lovely re-imagining of the famous Brontë siblings.

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That dark, almost Gothic Victorian feeling is in abundance. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported into a Brontë or Austen novel. The rich, dreary scenery and melancholy is quite a diversion.

Verdopolis and Gondal are mesmerizing, exhilarating worlds full of intrigue, scandal, and villains. Just the sort of seedy, criminal underworlds and upper-class mischief that sweeps you up into the story. Rogue is a suave rascal, full of gruff comments and spur of the moment adventures. Think Captain Hook.

The underlying folklore aspect and magic is a compelling twist that will keep you guessing.

Each POV is unique. You see the Wuthering Heights in Emily’s devilish attraction to danger and the rush she gets at the corruption. Matters of the heart and soul are her forte. She’s a vivacious and excitable young girl full of wonder and imagination. Charlotte is a bit stuck up and proud. She knows she has skill and feels jilted that her brother gets all the attention. At the same time, she’s a major control freak. All of these quirks you’ll find parallel the true Charlotte and more. Anne is perceptive, realistic, and reigns in the insanity <3.Read more ›

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"History mixed with the paranormal. A good try but the idea fails to be flourish"

By aparajita on February 14, 2016

Format: Hardcover

About the Brontes and of the Brontes. Lena Coakley tells of the siblings before they wrote their famous stories - Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, The Tenants of Wildfell Hall and many more (with a twist). An original concept with tinges of fantasy. Before everything there was Verdopolis and Gondal and the siblings in the throughs of enchantment opening doorways to their fictional worlds by their co-written words. But as always magic has a cost.

The story as I stated carries an original concept mixed with history ...... but there in lies the problem which might not make sense to someone not privy to the history of the Brontes. So if you are interested in jumping into the story I suggest you all research their lives before you begin. The story would largely make much more sense then and you won't be so lost as you might have been otherwise.

Its in essence much more about the lush and opulent Verdoplis and the cut-throat land of Gondal than the siblings' life themselves. I would have loved it more if it was a bit about both. The story reads well and its not bad at all but that's just it, nothing eventful happens and the way they escape the call of their fictional world's didn't really gather much notion ...... Do I recommend the book? I'd say try but don't expect much. You just might like it better.

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Beautiful combination of fantasy and historical fiction!

By Cynthia Parten on February 23, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This book was so much better than I thought it would be . . . and I had pretty high hopes anyway! I wasn't exactly sure what the plot of this book was, so it was a bit of a surprise. Most of the story takes place inside the Bronte siblings' heads. And did you know that the Bronte sisters had a brother named Branwell? I had no idea, but I will be reading more on him after reading this book. Actually, this book made me want to read more about the Bronte sisters. Yeah. yeah, I know this book is fiction, but still . . . it has inspired an interest.

So let's get back to the plot: Charlotte and Branwell have the ability to go INSIDE the worlds of the stories they create. It's amazing just how good of a job Lena Coakley did with building this fantasy world that the Bronte children created. The imaginations of Charlotte and Branwell were so incredible and wondrous and I loved being inside their head. It was awesome the way they were able to interact with their characters. Charlotte was the type of writer who had a plan for all of her characters and made them go exactly where she wanted them to go. And every time her character tried to deviate from the script, Charlotte would guide them back on track like the puppet master that she was. Branwell was a much more spontaneous writer. Yes he had a vague plan, but he had conversations with his characters about what THEY wanted to do and he let them drive the direction of the story. Since I just started writing my first novel, I could relate to both of those styles. I am kind of middle ground. Sometimes my characters get away from me and I just have to sit back and enjoy the ride.

But of course the whole story is not all sunshine and magical worlds.Read more ›

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I was really excited to read this novel. However, I just could not get into it. It was confusing, and most of the book was set in their imagination. Read more

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