Beneath the Burning Wave

One of the most unique books you'll read this year Buzzfeed<p>A <strong>strikingly different</strong> trilogy opener Kirkus Reviews</p><p>Twins destined to bring about devastation. . .</p><p>Since the beginning of Mu there has been a prophecy. Twins born of fire and water will lay waste to the island. For the sake of Mu's inhabitants no twins can survive. Or else a catastrophe of volcano and tsunami will annihilate them all.</p><p>Kaori and Kairi are forbidden twins two halves of a whole the first to survive on the ancient island of Mu. One was born of fire the other of water.</p><p>As the twins are pulled in opposing directions and hatred reaches a boiling point between the two many will die in the crossfire.</p><p>Will Kaori and Kairi unwittingly enact the prophecy and destroy the island of Mu or can one twin stop the other from bringing about destruction. . . ?</p><p><strong>The Mu Chronicles is a visionary YA fantasy trilogy exploring the origin of gender and desire in an epic queer fusion of Japanese folklore and Egyptian mythology.</strong></p>What readers are saying: <p>An <strong>interesting</strong> and <strong>original</strong> debut which left me <strong>begging for more</strong> Caleb NetGalley reader review</p><p>An <strong>ambitious</strong> take on an epic YA fantasy series exploring gender fluidity ... a political commentary ... If you're looking for <strong>an atypical YA read</strong> this might be <strong>the one for you</strong> Clara NetGalley reader review</p><p>This is a <strong>really unique</strong> YA fantasy novel. I just loved what it was trying to do. Whilst it might not be for everyone I do think it's worth a go for the <strong>unique</strong> style ... there's <strong>a certain beauty</strong> to the story and the way it's constructed Gabrielle NetGalley reader review</p><p>This storyline was <strong>very interesting</strong> and flowed nicely I will <strong>definitely recommend</strong> reading this book! Michelle NetGalley reader review</p><p>The use of neopronouns is <strong>lovely</strong> to see and was not at all hard to process Luca NetGalley reader review</p><p>I <strong>really enjoyed</strong> the twins story ... both <strong>fascinating</strong> characters I was willing to find their own strength and courage in such a world Wendy NetGalley reader review</p>