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| Edition Language: | English |
Bethany A. Jennings
ebook | Pages: 57 pages Rating: 4.38 | 82 Users | 43 Reviews
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| Title | : | Threadbare: A Short Story |
| Author | : | Bethany A. Jennings |
| Book Format | : | ebook |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 57 pages |
| Published | : | March 22nd 2017 |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Short Stories. Fiction. Science Fiction. Young Adult |
Narration Toward Books Threadbare: A Short Story
What happens when your gift turns against you?All her life Bess has known the magic streams around her, waves of power she can draw from to wield the gift of magical threads. Now the youngest member of a team of Anchors, she helps protect the city streets from Drifters—energy thieves who prey on the life force of ordinary humans.
But when a battle leaves Bess’s threads in an irreparable tangle, she is faced with an agonizing choice: sever her threads and lose her magic forever—or be slowly consumed by her own power.
YA contemporary fantasy. Short story.
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Ratings: 4.38 From 82 Users | 43 ReviewsCommentary Out Of Books Threadbare: A Short Story
Though the genre isn't my typical cup of tea, Jenning's strong, lyrical voice captivated me from the opening paragraphs. The characters are lovable and the story conveys hope and beauty through the darkness. This brief read is well worth your time.Satisfying short readThis short story packs a punch. I was intrigued by the magic system in this world. In just a short space, Jennings is able to build her world and make me care about her characters.
What if your gift, your identity, suddenly became the noose choking the life out of your soul?Threadbare brilliantly conveys the emotional and exciting journey that one young woman goes on to discover who she truly is, when her own gifts become her curse. When her passions begin to wind themselves around her hands and her heart like a deadly web. And if she has to cut all ties to the things that make her very heart beat--what will be left?Bess is a very likable and relatable character. She is an
What if your gift, your identity, suddenly became the noose choking the life out of your soul?Threadbare brilliantly conveys the emotional and exciting journey that one young woman goes on to discover who she truly is, when her own gifts become her curse. When her passions begin to wind themselves around her hands and her heart like a deadly web. And if she has to cut all ties to the things that make her very heart beat--what will be left?Bess is a very likable and relatable character. She is an
Threadbare is a short story about a young woman who has lost control of her powers. In this magical world, powers work like threads. After a fight, Besss threads are tangled. She faces the choice of being strangled by them or having them severed. Unable to fend for herself, she faces a life without magic, and puts her team in danger.I loved the world building of this story. It was immersive, unique, and fun. Im ready for a full length novel. Bethany wonderfully handled dropping us into this
I Wanted MoreGreat writing but I wish it had been longer.. I know it is a short story but I wanted to get to know the characters better, to savour the author's unique voice, and get lost in this magical (literally) adventure. I will read more of Jennings' books. Can't wait to see what else she has.
What an amazingly beautiful and strange story!! Wonderfully described characters and magic in such a short story that I really enjoyed :) Bess is such a great character and someone I'd like to know more about. And just WOW to that cover, I want to know more about Threadbares!!
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