OCTOBER 2013 - AudioFile
Emma Newman picks up the narration of her series as her main character, Cathy, continues to be torn between two parallel worlds—one, a world of magic, and the other, the mundane world. Newman relies primarily on pitch and pace within a somewhat limited vocal range to distinguish her characters. However, she sustains her engagement and empathy with the story and keeps the plot moving. As Cathy is forced into an arranged marriage and finds her confidence and self-reliance eroding, Newman’s nuanced tone highlights her theme, which questions the distribution of power in a patriarchal society. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
"It is possible that I loved Any Other Name even more than Between Two Thorns. The plot thickens in some areas, whilst other matters come fully into the light."
-And Then I Read A Book
Praise for Between Two Thorns:
“Emma Newman has built a modern fantasy world with such élan and authority her ideas of why and how the seemingly irrational world of Fairy works should be stolen by every other writer in the field.
Her characters are complex and troubled, courageous at times and foolhardy.
This book of wonders is first rate.”
- Bill Willingham, Eisner Award winner, and creator of Fables
“Emma Newman has created a reflection of Bath that reminds one that charming is not safe. Between Two Thorns shows the darkness beneath the glamour of the social Season. Learning to be a young lady has never seemed so dangerous.”
- Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo award winner, and author of Shades of Milk and Honey and Glamour in Glass
"With a feather-light touch, Emma Newman has crafted a very English fantasy, one brilliantly realised and quite delightful, weaving magic, mystery and parallel worlds together with ease. Newman may well be one of our brightest stars, The Split Worlds: Between Two Thorns just the beginning of a remarkable journey."
- Adam Christopher, author of Empire State and Seven Wonders
“Emma Newman is an extraordinary new voice in SF/F.”
- Paul Cornell, Hugo Award winner, and author of London Falling and Saucer Country
"JK Rowling meets Georgette Heyer"
-The Guardian
OCTOBER 2013 - AudioFile
Emma Newman picks up the narration of her series as her main character, Cathy, continues to be torn between two parallel worlds—one, a world of magic, and the other, the mundane world. Newman relies primarily on pitch and pace within a somewhat limited vocal range to distinguish her characters. However, she sustains her engagement and empathy with the story and keeps the plot moving. As Cathy is forced into an arranged marriage and finds her confidence and self-reliance eroding, Newman’s nuanced tone highlights her theme, which questions the distribution of power in a patriarchal society. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine
