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The Bright & the Pale (The Bright & the Pale, 1) Hardcover – March 2, 2021

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Debut author Jessica Rubinkowski delivers the thrilling first book in an epic Russian folklore–inspired fantasy duology filled with page-turning romance, tragedy, magic, and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sara Raasch!

Seventeen-year-old Valeria is one of the only survivors of the freeze, a dark magical hold Knnot Mountain unleashed on her village. Everyone, including her family, is trapped in an unbreakable sheet of ice. Ever since, she’s been on the run from the czar, who has set out to imprison anyone who managed to escape. Valeria finds refuge with the Thieves Guild, doing odd jobs with her best friend, Alik, the only piece of home she has left. That is, until he is brutally murdered.

A year later, she discovers Alik is alive and being held captive. To buy his freedom, she must lead a group of cutthroats and thieves on a perilous expedition to the very mountain that claimed her family. Only something sinister slumbers in the heart of Knnot. And it has waited years for release.

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Quill Tree Books
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March 2, 2021
Grade level

9 - 12
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5.5 x 1.09 x 8.25 inches
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0062871501
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978-0062871503
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Gr 9 Up-Valeria, a 17-year-old orphan, is drafted to join an elite, secretive group called the Thieves Guild. The guild operates in Strana, a fantasy nation similar to Russia that is ruled by the Czar. When Vlaeria is tasked with retrieving a valuable resource that will be used to overthrow the Czar, the mission is compromised and she is asked to make a perilous journey. Valeria joins a new group of mysterious adventurers on a trek to her ice-plagued home to retrieve lovite, Strana's most valuable resource, which turns the villagers' skin paper-white. As Valeria travels closer to home, secrets are revealed and she has tough choices to make. Debut author Rubinkowski paints a vivid picture of this mythological, Russia-esque land where fairy tales come to life and adventure rolls over every page. While some aspects of the story that are introduced get seemingly forgotten, the threads that are pursued are thoroughly fleshed out and envelope the reader in a riveting fantasy tale. VERDICT Hand this to readers who enjoy Leigh Bardugo and are looking for a similar fantasy world to dive into.-Maryjean Riou, Hunterdon Cty. Lib., Flemington, NJα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"Sparkling and sumptuous, Rubinkowski’s adventurous debut crackles with tension and yearning. I was so transported into Strana’s icy world, I saw my breath in the air as the pages flew by." — Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows

“The Bright & the Pale is an action-packed adventure set in a richly detailed world where you never know who to trust and the twists keep coming! I was riveted right up until the final startling page.” — Amy Ewing, New York Times bestselling author of The Jewel

"The icy atmosphere of this Russian-inflected debut novel is vividly rendered, and the briskly paced plot moves the story along through multiple twists, turns, and betrayals. An atmospheric series opener well suited for a cold winter’s night." — Kirkus Reviews

"Debut author Rubinkowski paints a vivid picture of this mythological, Russia-esque land where fairy tales come to life and adventure rolls over every page. A riveting fantasy tale. Hand this to readers who enjoy Leigh Bardugo and are looking for a similar fantasy world to dive into." — School Library Journal

"Drawing inspiration from Russian folklore, Rubinkowski offers an atmospheric fantasy debut populated by engaging characters and fueled by a strong premise, with a cliffhanger setting up events for the sequel."
— Publishers Weekly

"Rubinkowski’s Russian-inspired fantasy offers a fast, page-turning pace while offering a little bit of everything, expertly balancing elements of thriller, action, and romance. Readers will have a hard time putting this down." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quill Tree Books (March 2, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062871501
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062871503
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.09 x 8.25 inches

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Ashley Nicole

Interesting.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 7, 2021

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Okay, that ending had my kid looking at me like I was crazy. I couldn’t help but talk (maybe yell... just a little) at the book. It had me stressed out!
Overall, this book was decent but I did find myself at one point getting a little bored. I probably would have given it three stars, but the last five chapters were really exciting so I bumped it to four.

I do have to mention that this book has something that I have yet to see in YA adult fantasy. So we have our basic female MC who goes on a journey and is the “chosen one”...
BASIC right? Right. (Btw I love that type of trope)

BUT the male MC who is usually super strong, best sword fighter there is blah blah blah. (Again, I love that type of MC)
In this book the male MC was none of those things. He actually was a burden and slowed down the female MC at times. He really didn’t bring anything to the table, except being her companion. Which is cool because GIRL POWER!
I just thought I would mention it because I have never seen that before. I thought it was interesting and different.

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K.H.

Atmospheric Fantasy That Just Hits All the Right Notes

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 2, 2021

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I will start out by saying YA isn't my go to. I will usually pass it by but I am so glad that I didn't with this one! This book has a way of pulling you in immediately. Each character is beautifully unique and diverse and I grew to care about them in very different ways. I was invested in the story and their lives and I absolutely wanted to see Valeria succeed. The atmosphere is so well done it had me reaching for my blanket to escape the cold!

I'm a sucker for good lore and it's what I find lacking in many YA titles but Rubinkowski doesn't disappoint. The lore and world building is so well done in this book that it left me feeling like I was a part of the world. I found myself connecting to this book in a way that really surprised me. It has just enough horror elements to keep me entertained, enough twists to keep me guessing, and the ending....well you just have to read for yourself. Please go pick up a copy and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

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Valaree DonFrancesco

A new must-read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 13, 2021

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I saw the book trailer preview for this novel and immediately added it to my must-have list. For Ms. Rubinkowski‘s first novel, I was quite impressed with the lore and world building she was able to establish within the first few chapters. Valeria is believable, haunted and doesn’t fall into the cliche “she’s a complete badass from the beginning” or “she’s useless without help” tropes most female leads find themselves written as.

Minus a few copy edit errors throughout the book, I was left feeling satisfied and ready for more. I am looking forward to the next book already!

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A. Latham

Boring… I just couldn’t finish it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 9, 2021

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I have had this book for a couple months now and I am not even half way done with it. I cannot finish it. And I have only not finished two other books my entire life for this same reason: It is extremely boring and moving at such a pace where there is no drama or excitement. **Spoilers here: one minute she is undercover inside the palace and the next she is reunited with her best friend whom she had to leave behind to die on a mission the year prior and they have to go on an adventure with the guy who saved said best friend and a team of outlaws and misfits to find some magic stones so the Pale Gods can over throw the government. There. I just saved you the first 100 or so pages out of 330 pages. I cannot force myself to finish this one. I zone out after two pages. I have no doubt that the folklore this is based off of is a wonderful story, this, however, is not, so far. Maybe one day I will be able to finish it and if so, I will update this review but for now, one of the worst books I have bought and I regret buying it.

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Teach96

Beautiful and compelling!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 3, 2021

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This is a must read for fantasy fans and those new to the genre! Fantasy isn’t my go-to genre, but I loved this book. Rubinkowski creates a stark yet beautiful world in which her protagonist Valeria struggles to survive after the loss of her family and, later, her found family, including her best friend/love of her life Alik. This first book in a duology charts her path back to her home and all of the dangers along the way, culminating in a thrilling ending that leaves the reader anxious for the next book!

*Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC*

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Powerbombthroughatable

A solid debut fantasy.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 9, 2021

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Pros: Good folklore, good plot line, I want to see V. kick more butt. Decently paced. Some magic action.

Cons: Amazon did a cruddy job on the packaging of my physical copy. I wish the page count was longer so there were more detailed descriptions of settings and character conversations.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 27, 2021

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The Bright & The Pale opened up a whole new world. The concept of the Bright and the Pale Gods was extremely intriguing and different. I skeptical at first as Russian influenced YA has recently become popular, however, the author has truly given you a new world to explore and a new lore to follow. Each scene pulled you into the frozen world of Valeria's past, present and future. The different landscapes, character relationships, and ideology gives a new fantasy world to explore. Highly recommend!

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Excellent

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2021

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So I honestly can’t even remember why I decided to buy this book but I am so glad I did. The characters, world building, scene setting, and everything else were so spot on. If you like Tamora Pierce, Cinda Williams Chima, or other similar fantasy authors, I have a feeling you’ll like this one too.

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