Overview
The female heirs of two opposing families must duel to rule the land for the next generation in this dazzling fantasy adventure debut! The female heirs of two opposing families must duel for guardianship of the land in this stunning fantasy adventure debut! Merriment Feast's life is one constant party, complete with dazzling gowns and delicious pastries. Well, except for her aunt's physically grueling training. Merri believes it's her responsibility to protect her family's traditions and the power they've held for generations. Rue Famine knows that only Feasts benefit from Feast rule. As the heir of House Famine, she spends her days studying potion-making in an enormous, dusty library and learning how to use her magic to help others. Custom dictates that the heirs of Feast and Famine must duel on their thirteenth birthday. Only one family can rule the land of Fauret, and Merri and Rue have been raised as rivals. But as the contest draws near and dangers escalate, their true enemy may be a shared one...
Full Product Details
Author: Carina Finn
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint: Sourcebooks Young Readers
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 14.30cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 21.60cm
ISBN: 9781728298337
ISBN 10: 1728298334
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 28 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
Availability: To order
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Reviews
""Finn's fantastical debut draws readers deep into a world of demons, social justice, and legacy... punctuated by sincere moments of character interaction that ruminates on the weight of familial expectation and the strength it takes to carve one's own path."" -- Publishers Weekly ""This magical world... evokes Studio Ghibli films, complete with quaint shops, talking cats, and a collection of entertainingly cagey and mercurial demons."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Take a seat and get comfortable: The Last Great Heir is a book you will read from start to finish in one sitting. With heart, intrigue and a growing mystery that kept me guessing, get ready for this to be your new fantasy obsession."" -- Jen Calonita, New York Times bestselling author
"""Take a seat and get comfortable: The Last Great Heir is a book you will read from start to finish in one sitting. With heart, intrigue and a growing mystery that kept me guessing, get ready for this to be your new fantasy obsession."" -- Jen Calonita, New York Times bestselling author"
Author Information
Carina Finn is a food-obsessed writer, editor, and content creator. She has written for numerous publications including Bon Appetit, Epicurious, Food Network Magazine, Eater, Bustle, and others. The Last Great Heir is her debut middle grade novel. She splits her time between Brooklyn and upstate New York, and loves sharing her adventures in cooking, eating, and writing on social media. Find her everywhere on the internet at @sheneedsasnack.
