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If you're a fan of post-apocalyptic stories that are character-driven, then The Dead-Tossed Waves is for you. The book follows Gabry, a young woman who thought she had left her mother's mysterious past behind, only to uncover secrets that leave her world shattered. The story is filled with heart-wrenching moments and surprising twists that will leave you questioning the nature of humanity.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

Carrie Ryan's sensational new novel reveals more of the secrets of the world after the * of the Unconsecrated and introduces a new heroine who must tangle with her mother's secrets. Gabry lives a quiet life, secure in her town next to the sea and behind the Barrier. She's content to let her friends dream of the Dark City up the coast while she watches from the top of her lighthouse. Home is all she's ever known and, and all she needs for happiness. But life after the * is never safe and there are threats even the Barrier can't hold back. Gabry's mother thought she left her secrets behind in the Forest of Hands and Teeth, but, like the dead in their world, secrets don't stay buried. And now, Gabry's world is crumbling. One night beyond the Barrier . . . One boy Gabry's known forever and one veiled in mystery . . . One reckless moment, and half of Gabry's generation is dead, the other half imprisoned. Now Gabry knows only one if she has any hope of a future, she must face the forest of her mother's past.

The Dead-Tossed Waves

ISBN: 9780575090927
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $17.78
Authors: Carrie Ryan
Publisher: Gollancz
Date of Publication: 2011-01-13
Format: Paperback
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Goodreads rating 3.91
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If you're a fan of post-apocalyptic stories that are character-driven, then The Dead-Tossed Waves is for you. The book follows Gabry, a young woman who thought she had left her mother's mysterious past behind, only to uncover secrets that leave her world shattered. The story is filled with heart-wrenching moments and surprising twists that will leave you questioning the nature of humanity.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

Carrie Ryan's sensational new novel reveals more of the secrets of the world after the * of the Unconsecrated and introduces a new heroine who must tangle with her mother's secrets. Gabry lives a quiet life, secure in her town next to the sea and behind the Barrier. She's content to let her friends dream of the Dark City up the coast while she watches from the top of her lighthouse. Home is all she's ever known and, and all she needs for happiness. But life after the * is never safe and there are threats even the Barrier can't hold back. Gabry's mother thought she left her secrets behind in the Forest of Hands and Teeth, but, like the dead in their world, secrets don't stay buried. And now, Gabry's world is crumbling. One night beyond the Barrier . . . One boy Gabry's known forever and one veiled in mystery . . . One reckless moment, and half of Gabry's generation is dead, the other half imprisoned. Now Gabry knows only one if she has any hope of a future, she must face the forest of her mother's past.