Auralias colors first book in the auralias thread series the red strand by jeffrey overstreet when i opened the pages of jeffrey overstreets auralias colors, it was to one of the longest opening sentences ive ever read in modern fantasy literature, but i was instantly hooked. A novel the auralia thread book 1 english edition ebook. Overstreets rich, poetic language drew me into a world of fresh characters, new landscapes, and an inventive. I picked the book up expecting greatness and found only goodness. Auralias colors by jeffrey overstreet penguin books. Jeffrey overstreet is the author of three previous books in the auralia thread fantasy series. The paperback of the auralias colors by jeffrey overstreet at barnes. From first to final page this original fantasy is sure to draw readers in. The only thing auralias colors reminded me of wasin a general waymervyn peakes gormenghast books, but the resemblance is superficial. Auralias colors by jeffrey overstreet, paperback barnes. Found by two wornout criminals in the woods when she was just a baby, auralia soon grows into a beautiful, otherworldly young woman who has the magical power to weave gorgeous cloths out of only the forests bounty.
Auralias gift opens doors from the palace to the dungeons, setting the stage for violent and miraculous change in the great houses of the expanse. When auralias gift opens doors from the palace to the dungeons, she sets the stage for violent and miraculous change in the great houses of the expanse. Well heres another gem for youjeffrey overstreets auralias colors, a debut novel released back in september 07. Following the beacon of auralias colors and the footsteps of a mys.
However, auralias colors didnt leave me with enough redeemed from what i read. Auralias colors is the first in a proposed series of four, to which i say, bring it. The first book in that story, auralias colors arrived in stores in september 2007. Auralias colors cynderes midnight ravens ladder the ale boys feast the auralia thread 4 books by. Publishers weekly called auralias colors a story precise and beautiful masterfully told, and it was a dual finalist for a christy award. Every step is an adventure, and nothing leads to what you expect. Auralias colors, first in the auralias thread series by jeffrey overstreet waterbrook. Auralias colors is jeffrey overstreets first book in his christian fantasy series. I delved in hoping for something that would transcend its genre and discovered a novel mired in its genre.
Jeffrey has been a pleasure to work with and has made the entire editing process enjoyable. Where peake portrayed a grotesque world, barely concealing the disease under its skin, overstreet creates a world full of wonder and beauty, its potential buried under the weight of destructive ideas. Auralias colors is jeffrey overstreets first installment in the auralia thread, a christianinspired fantasy series. When thieves find an abandoned child lying in a monsters footprint, they have no idea that their wilderness discovery w. See the complete the auralia thread series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The people of house abascar have been betrayed by false promises and robbed of colors, robbed of hope. Janet lee carey, awardwinning author of the beast of noor and dragons keep jeffrey overstreets first fantasy, auralias colors, and its heroines cloak of wonders take their power from a vision of art that is auroral, looking. I had only heard good things about jeffrey overstreets fantasy novel, auralias colors. Which is, ill state up front, not the best way to approach a text unbiased. Jeffrey overstreet is the author of the auralia thread series. He is a good friend of a professional photographer in portland, or named fritz liedtke. Overstreets books looking closer with jeffrey overstreet. Perhaps it is his knowledge as a movie critic that allows overstreet to create such a magical and imaginative world. But there are rumors of a girl in the woods who gathers colors that no one else has ever seen.
When thieves find an abandoned child lying in a monsters footprint, they have no idea that their wilderness discovery will change the course of history. To the far south, house jenta is home to philosophers. Shop amongst our popular books, including 8, cynderes midnight, auralias colors and more from jeffrey overstreet. Read auralias colors a novel by jeffrey overstreet available from rakuten kobo. Publishers weekly called auralias colors a story precise and beautiful. With auralias colors, jeffrey overstreet has crafted just such a story, one that will leave readers ready to dream with him again. Auralias journal a place for news and conversation. This book is probably fine, but it is most decidedly not for me. Auralias colors weaves literary fantasy together with poetic prose, a suspenseful plot, adrenalinerush action, and unpredictable characters sure to. Auralias colors by jeffrey overstreet fantasy book critic. Buy auralias colors auralia thread series by jeffrey overstreet in ebook format at koorong 9780307446206. Its an astonishingly accomplished debut, and falls prey to none of the lazy traps to which fantasy writers are prone. Fritz is a lifelong friend of my fathers, and recommended overstreets first novel, auralias colors, which has been twice nominated for a.
Auralias colors auralia thread by jeffrey overstreet. He lives in shoreline, washington and works at seattle pacific university. Jeffrey overstreet, author of auralias colors on reading october 1, 2007 superfast reader 5 comments i was mighty impressed by jeffrey overstreets debut novel, auralias colors, and am so pleased that he had the time to answer some questions for reading is my superpower. The book achieves its ends by the creation of a rich, complex universe and a series of dramatic. Granted, as part of a series, auralias colors is only the beginning of a much larger story. In all honesty i probably would have overlooked this title if it hadnt been for the swivet.
A novel the auralia thread 9781400074679 by overstreet, jeffrey and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jeffrey overstreet author of auralias colors goodreads. When thieves find an abandoned child lying in a monsters footpri. Fritz is a lifelong friend of my fathers, and recommended overstreets first novel, auralias colors, which. Even the worst of evils can be made redeemable, and i sincerely hope the continuing books do. Auralias colors weaves classic fantasy together with poetic prose, a suspenseful plot, adrenalinerush action, and unpredictable characters sure to. Jeffrey overstreet s first fantasy, auralias colors, and its heroines cloak of wonders take their power from a vision of art that is auroral, looking to the return of beauty, and that intends to restore spirit and and mystery to the world.
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