The Book of Love
Limited Edition Now Available · Paperback: Feb. 2025
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In the long-awaited debut novel from bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kelly Link, three teenagers become pawns in a supernatural power struggle.
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Early reviews & reactions:
"This is a masterpiece."—Publishers Weekly(starred review)
“Dizzying.”—Leigh Bardugo, author ofNinth House
“Lush and visionary.”—Cassandra Clare, author ofSword Catcher
“Playful and harrowing.”—Holly Black, author ofBook of Night
“Giant, glorious.”—Cory Doctorow, author ofThe Lost Cause
“Our greatest living fabulist.”—Carmen Maria Machado, author ofIn the Dream House
“Pure enchantment.”—Zen Cho, author ofBlack Water Sister
“Moving and deft.’”—Booklist(starred review)
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Limited Edition Now Available
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PW Top 10, Time 100 Best
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The Book of Love Limited Edition
Small Beer Press is publishing a 4-volume limited edition of The Book of Love. More information here.
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