Into the Glades, Laura Sebastian
Into the Glades, Laura Sebastian
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Into the Glades

Author: Laura Sebastian

Narrator: Rachel L. Jacobs

Unabridged: 5 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2022


Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Laura Sebastian makes her middle grade debut with an emotional fantasy adventure about four friends who journey through a magical, Everglades-inspired swampland to break a curse tied to the death of a loved one.

Best friends Cordelia and Larkin have always called the Glades—a peaceful swamp full of magical creatures—home. But when Oziris, Cordelia’s father and the leader of their village, dies unexpectedly, a dark curse sweeps over the land.
 
The girls know that the curse must be tied to Oziris’s death, and they’re determined to break its hold on their home and bring Oziris back to life. Together, Cordelia, Larkin, and their two little brothers set off into the wild Glades in search of an elusive and enigmatic witch who is rumored to have the power to reverse death.
 
The Glades are no longer a familiar and friendly place, though, and danger lurks around every corner. But on their journey, the children discover that the most difficult challenge isn’t wild marsh-maids or bogilisks or dragon-gators—it’s the grief threatening to consume them.

About The Author

Laura Sebastian grew up in South Florida and attended Sa­vannah College of Art and Design. She now lives and writes in London with her two dogs, Neville and Circe. Laura is also the author of the New York Times bestselling young adult Ash Princess series and Castles In Their Bones, as well as Half Sick of Shadows, her first novel for adults. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by belle ☆ミ (thisbellereadstoo) on November 18, 2022

after the unexpected death of cordelia’s father and the leader of their village, cordelia, larkin, zephyr, and dash venture through the swamp to find a witch who can resurrect oziris. the once peaceful Glades is now revolting. the magical creatures are no longer friendly and a rot is spreading. thro......more

Goodreads review by mads on December 17, 2024

"We all have magic in us - even if it never rises to the surface, it's in everyone, and everywhere." TW: death of a parent, grief. Basically a magical swamp version of The Village (2004) with bad pacing, a focus on grief, and way too much of the plot devoted to magical snot. That's really all you need......more

Goodreads review by FloeticFlo on October 29, 2022

This was a cute MG read. So creative, all the creatures! A good discussion on grief. Cordelia was hard to handle sometimes because she was grieving, but luckily we had Larkin as a main character as well to balance her out. I always appreciate a good standalone!......more

Goodreads review by Gabriella on October 14, 2022

Thank you to Random House Children’s Books/Delacorte Press, the author, and NetGalley for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review. This book will release October 25, 2022. Cordelia and Larkin live in the Glades, a swamp-like landscape inhabited by magical creatures and a community led by......more

Goodreads review by Anne on July 08, 2023

"We all have magic in us - even if it never rises to the surface, it's in everyone, and everywhere." Into the Glades follow best friends Larkin and Cordelia. They love their lives in the swamp with all of its magic. That is until Cordelia's dad suddenly dies, and everything seems to change. The swamp......more


Quotes

“Heartfelt, original, and engaging, this is a book readers will want to get lost in.”—Katie Tsang, bestselling co-author of the Dragon Realm series 

"A fantastical adventure filled with magic, curses, and humor, Into the Glades will sweep readers off their feet, with characters that will imprint into their hearts."—Elizabeth Eulberg, author of The Great Shelby Holmes series

"In her middle grade debut, Laura Sebastian (the Ash Princess series) transports readers with a stunning Everglades-inspired fantasy rooted in friendship and storytelling... Efficient worldbuilding and well-developed characters make for an immersive telling that compassionately considers themes of grief and change, culminating in a compulsively readable narrative."—Publishers Weekly

"Sparkling... with poignant messages of friendship, loss, and agency."—Kirkus Reviews