Fawkes: A Novel

Name: Fawkes: A Novel
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (671 reviews)
Author: Nadine Brandes

by Nadine Brandes

Historical Fiction Romantasy

4.4 (671)

4.4 stars from 671 reviews. Top 93% of Historical Fiction books we track.

445 pages~7.4 hr readPublished by Thomas Nelson, Inc.Published 2018-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy historical fiction that adds magic systems to real events, and want to see how personal stakes clash with historical inevitability.
You're drawn to stories about characters caught between family loyalty and doing what they believe is right, especially when both sides have legitimate claims.
You appreciate intricate magic systems built on colour and elemental control, where magic itself carries social and political weight.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer stories where the historical events play a background role; here, the Gunpowder Plot and its moral weight are central to everything.
You want your YA romance to drive the plot; Thomas and Emma's connection is important, but it's ultimately secondary to his ideological crisis.
You're looking for a quick read; this is a slow burn that takes time building Thomas's world, the magic system, and the tension before things accelerate.

About this book

In 17th-century London, Thomas Fawkes awaits his Color Test, expecting his father—the infamous Guy Fawkes—to grant him a mask that bonds him to a color power. He hopes for gray, which would remove the Stone Plague invading his body. When his father refuses and offers no presence in his life, Thomas loses his place in school and society. Thomas tracks down Guy to demand a mask, only to discover his father's true plan: to kill the king. To save his own life, Thomas must join the plot. His involvement brings him repeatedly to Emma Areben, a former classmate who possesses unprecedented magic—she controls all colors, not just one. Emma offers Thomas access to the full power of color magic, but this directly opposes what his father fights for. Thomas faces an impossible choice: save his own life by siding with his father, which would destroy Emma and her family, or sacrifice himself to save them. Once he chooses and the masks are put on, there is no turning back. This full-length young adult historical fantasy includes discussion questions for book clubs.

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Currently 4.4★ from 671 reviews

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