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The Girl Who Broke the World

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Prepare to be spellbound by a future unlike any other in The Girl Who Broke the World, the captivating Book 1 of the Rim Walker Series. This critically acclaimed tale, handpicked by New York's Publishers Weekly, transports you to a realm where humanity's recklessness triggers an astonishing transformation.

*Critically acclaimed YA fantasy series opener * A post-apocalyptic world reborn in magic * A heroine with the power to shape destiny * Unravelling mysteries and uncovering true identities

Do humans deserve a second chance after reaching the world's resource limits, decimating the forests and destroying the earth that has given them life? Find out in book one of the magical YA Rim Walker series.

In 2032, the world as we know it is no more.

The earth sighs in relief as billions are stripped from her surface.

Very few humans survive.

From the ashes of the old earth, a new world arises.

A world of magic, shapeshifters, earth guardians - and a new humanity.

A world where nothing and no-one are as they seem, including the 18-year-old hunter Zemira Creedence.

Her powers can break this new world, or save it from a new threat that is emerging. One far more dangerous than any human.

Will Zemira fall prey to the same darkness within her, or will she defeat this new menace that now threatens everyone and everything?

The Girl Who Broke the World is a captivating glimpse into a possible future reality, full of twists and turns, magic and mysticism. It was awarded Editor's Pick by Publishers Weekly, only given to books of outstanding quality. YA categorised but also a good read for New Adults (NA) aged 18 to 30.

PRAISE FOR RENEE HAYES

'This masterfully told post-apocalyptic tale will captivate lovers of YA fantasy....Lyrical prose leaps off the page, ending in a gentle tease that will have readers eager for more. Readers who have a love of powerful world-building and multi-layered characters will be eager for more.' BookLife Review for Publisher's Weekly - Editor's pick for book of outstanding quality.

'Renee Hayes has crafted a richly detailed post-apocalyptic world with a plot that offers surprise after surprise, and well- developed characters with complex relationships that you absolutely root for, or love to hate.' Jamie Michele for Readers Favorite

'Beautifully descriptive with well-developed characters and vivid, colourful settings. This book was certainly an escape from reality for me. One of those books that is hard to put down once you tell yourself you're only going to read a chapter before bed, whoops!... Can't wait for the next one! Laura Bell


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    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 13, 2023
      In her debut, the first in a series, Hayes dazzles with a masterfully told tale of post-apocalypse survival and the ultimate triumph of good versus evil. The author opens with a dystopian view of the world after the so-called 2032 Oxygen War, forcing those left alive after a natural disaster apocalypse to retreat to the only place still habitable—the Rim. It is there that eighteen-year-old Zemira Creedence—Zee for short—longs for a more exciting life. Little does she know that she is about to live that wish, with the help of her dear friend Paxton, her protective animal Wolf, and mysterious healer Diwa Mumasumi.
      The author’s fanciful and intricately wrought world will spark readers’ imaginations immediately, and her well-drawn characters will immediately draw their loyalty and attention. Zee’s mother Verena has spent years trying to fly under the proverbial radar, knowing (but not sharing with her daughter) that they are both in danger from a malevolent person from Verena’s past. Hayes skillfully elevates the stakes and plants engaging mysteries: When Zee, Paxton, and Verena are caught and kidnapped by a power-mad ruler, they are placed in grave danger with seemingly no way out, while an unexpected wolf shifter plays a shocking yet integral part in Zemira’s journey. Is the king as cruel as he seems? Or the queen as benevolent as she seems? Hayes keeps the surprises coming, up until the final page is turned—including a shocking reveal about Diwa’s life journey.
      Hayes excels in proving that people aren’t just black and white—instead, everyone is various shades of gray. Lyrical prose leaps off the page, ending in a gentle tease that will have readers eager for more. Readers will overlook these minor sins in the overall strength of the narrative. Readers who have a love of powerful world-building and multi-layered characters will be eager for more.
      Takeaway: This masterfully told post-apocalyptic tale will captivate lovers of YA fantasy.
      Great for fans of: Ann Aguirre’s Razorland Trilogy, Kresley Cole’s The Arcana Chronicles.
      Production grades
      Cover: A
      Design and typography: A
      Illustrations: N/A
      Editing: A
      Marketing copy: A-

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