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Narrated by Angus Yellowlees, Elle Newlands, Cathleen McCarron
Hanna HowardUnabridged — 11 hours, 10 minutes
Narrated by Angus Yellowlees, Elle Newlands, Cathleen McCarron
Hanna HowardUnabridged — 11 hours, 10 minutes
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A sweeping YA fantasy inspired by Scottish history and folklore,*Our Divine Mischieftakes readers on a journey told in three voices: a determined heroine, an outcast young man, and a wish-granting canine. Their adventure spans an island fishing village to the king's court in a story about identity, belonging, and the love between a human and her dog.
The Goddess Trial is designed to push young people to their edge and mark their coming of age, but Áila LacInis is ready for whatever it brings. She sets sail from her small fishing village to the island of the goddess Yslet, fully expecting a divine encounter, but what she finds is ... nothing at all. The goddess is completely absent, and the only thing on the island is a dirty, mangy dog. Suddenly, everything Áila has ever known and believed is upended and her future becomes shrouded in uncertainty.
Hew already completed the Goddess Trial and received the designation of Unblessed. He is an outcast in the village, until he is tasked with assisting Áila through a series of Ordeals the town elders designed to compensate for her failed Trial. For the first time, he has hope he can make something of his life.
Orail isn't quite sure who or what she is. She remembers little before Áila's arrival on the island, and now all she knows is that she'll never leave Áila's side. But as she begins to realize and remember, she discovers powers-and an identity-she never could have imagined.
Told from three perspectives,*Our Divine Mischief*is an epic fantasy inspired by Scottish history and mythology that includes political intrigue, a sweeping love story, and an exploration of the powerful bond between dogs and humans.
Our Divine Mischief*is:
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A map of Aenland and The Isle of Fuiscea, a Glossary of Deities and Scottish Terms, and scannable QR code for extra content by The Duke of Norfolk are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.
This book is about belonging—the place others hold for you and the place you carve out for yourself—and it's about love, in all its human, canine, and divine iterations. Smart, stirring, strange, and lyrical—don't miss it.
Tender, adventurous, fierce, and free, Our Divine Mischief is a paean to magic, to the gods, to an older and wilder way—and the earnest search for one's place in the world.
Poetic, whimsical, and full of heart. Our Divine Mischief's both tender and fierce, woven with threads of faith, belonging, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her dog. I loved every word of this romantic tale.
Our Divine Mischief is a sweeping saga inspired by Scottish lore. Readers journey alongside three intrepid characters, one who is determined to prove her mettle through an exhilarating series of trials, one who is trying to find his worth after being deemed an outcast, and one who has a cold nose, wagging tail, and penchant for speaking in verse. With high stakes underscored by a cozy warmth, Our Divine Mischief explores themes of divine magic and the ways we find ourselves in the least expected places.
Poetic, whimsical, and full of heart. Our Divine Mischiefis both tender and fierce, woven with threads of faith, belonging, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her dog. I loved every word of this romantic tale.
11/01/2023
Gr 7 Up—Seventeen-year old Aila finally has her mother's approval to go to the island where the goddess Ysla awaits to award her the medallion that will give her status in the community. But upon arrival, Aila discovers only a rambunctious puppy and no sign of the goddess. Returning home a failure, with a puppy in tow, the priests announce a series of trials for Alia to endure in order to earn her medallion. The priests assign Hew, one of the "unblessed"—a person who returned with a blank medallion and is forced to provide menial services—to look after her and keep things organized, on track, and understandable during the trials. The trials are physically difficult and emotionally overwhelming; but her dog, Orial, provides Aila comfort, resources, and a magic that cements their bond. When the third trial goes awry, bringing politics, violence, and an awareness that Orial might be a key to great power, Orial's life is endangered. Aila and Hew take action to ensure her safety even at the risk of their own. Told in alternating chapters, including Orial's poetic voice, this fantasy sets readers firmly in Scottish folklore cementing the story as part romance, part political intrigue, part thriller, and at its heart, a dog story. Readers will root for the three protagonists as they struggle to save Orial, alert their community to the dangers alive in the kingdom, and prove to themselves and their community that they belong and are worthy. VERDICT Offer this book to readers who enjoy their fantasy mixed with a folklore twist, romance, and, of course, dogs.—Connie Williams
2023-10-07
For the islanders of Fuiscea, everything is determined by the will of the gods.
Áila LacInis, a fisherman’s daughter with tanned skin, green eyes, and dark, curly hair, awaits the moment when the goddess Yslet will tell her what her vocation will be. Only the Unblessed, the most unfortunate people on Fuiscea, are deprived by Yslet of any special aptitude. Among them is Hew LacEllan, a lanky, auburn-haired laborer with an unwavering faith in the gods despite the abuse he faces at the hands of his fellow islanders. To Áila’s shock, Yslet fails to appear at her Goddess Trial; Áila instead is faced with Orail, a strange doglike creature who possesses the power to grant wishes. The goddess’s absence means Áila must complete a series of intensive Ordeals intended to test the gods’ favor. In the process, Hew, Áila, and Orail become bound together as three outcasts fighting the limits of tradition. Unfolding through their three alternating viewpoints (Orail’s sections are in verse), the story’s rich narration is sure to enchant fantasy lovers. While the first half of the novel seems disconnected from the conclusion due to an unexpected redirection of the twist-filled plot, themes of identity and belief are carried throughout a text that’s layered with references to Scottish lore.
An absorbing exploration of truest friendship and the fulfillment that comes from knowing one’s worth. (map, author’s note, glossary) (Fantasy. 12-18)
| BN ID: | 2940160463445 |
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| Publisher: | Blink |
| Publication date: | 10/17/2023 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Sales rank: | 1,111,449 |
