West is a young adult fantasy novel written by Edith Pattou and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The book is the sequel to East.
Background
editPattou continued to receive letters from fans of East years after writing the book asking if there would be a sequel, which eventually pursuaded Pattou to write West.[1] Pattou mentioned in an interview with Publishers Weekly that she isn't planning on writing a third book in the series, but if she does the protagonists would be Charles and Rose's children.[2]
The audiobook version is read by Renee Raudman, Kirby Heyborne, Taylor Meskimen, Robertson Dean, Kimberly Farr, and Tonya Cornelisse.[3]
Plot
editAt the end of East, the Troll Queen was believed to be dead, however, she survives and pursues revenge on Rose and Charles.[4] Rose's husband ends up transforming back into his White Bear form and does not remember her.[5]
Reception
editFrancisca Goldsmith praised the book in the School Library Journal writing, "a wait of longer than a decade proves completely worthwhile".[6] Kirkus Reviews praised the worldbuilding and convincing portrayl of a 16-century Europe.[7] Maggie Reagan praised the novel in Booklist saying that it is "an exciting, layered adventure".[8]
References
edit- ^ Matthews, Katherine (February 18, 2019). "The Chronicles of OHYA: Edith Pattou". Columbus Monthly. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Lodge, Sally (October 23, 2018). "Four Questions for Edith Pattou". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "West by Edith Pattou". AudioFile Magazine. 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Gilson, Nancy (November 11, 2018). "'East' sequel a brisk YA fantasy". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "Celebrate Ohio authors and illustrators". The Blade. April 7, 2019. p. H.3. Retrieved September 18, 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Goldsmith, Francisca (August 1, 2018). "West". School Library Journal. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "West From the East series, Vol. 2". Kirkus Reviews. July 29, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Reagan, Maggie (September 1, 2018). "West". Booklist. 115 (1): 111–112. Retrieved September 18, 2024 – via ProQuest.