About Us What We're Reading Shop Book Groups Gift Certificates Account Search form Search Advanced Search You are here Home » Vespertine (Hardcover) Vespertine (Hardcover) By Margaret Rogerson $18.99 Usually Ships in 1-5 Days November/December 2021 Kids Indie Next List “Rogerson proves she is a master of fantasy with Vespertine, a dark, richly wrought tale about trust, betrayal, and truth set in a world where the dead do not stay dead. Vespertine is my latest obsession.” — Chelsea Stringfield, Parnassus Books, Nashville, TN Description From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead. The dead of Loraille do not rest. Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as spirits with a ravenous hunger for the living. She would rather deal with the dead than the living, who trade whispers about her scarred hands and troubled past. When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia defends it by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a saint’s relic. It is a revenant, a malevolent being that threatens to possess her the moment she drops her guard. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her—but death has come to Loraille, and only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a high relic, has any chance of stopping it. With all knowledge of vespertines lost to time, Artemisia turns to the last remaining expert for help: the revenant itself. As she unravels a sinister mystery of saints, secrets, and dark magic, her bond with the revenant grows. And when a hidden evil begins to surface, she discovers that facing this enemy might require her to betray everything she has been taught to believe—if the revenant doesn’t betray her first. About the Author Margaret Rogerson is the author of the New York Times bestsellers An Enchantment of Ravens and Sorcery of Thorns. She has a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Miami University. When not reading or writing she enjoys sketching, gaming, making pudding, and watching more documentaries than is socially acceptable (according to some). She lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, beside a garden full of hummingbirds and roses. Visit her at MargaretRogerson.com. Praise For… “[An] atmospheric thrill that is sure to leave you ready for the next one.” — Buzzfeed “Vespertine is far and away Rogerson’s best work yet, a dark coming-of-age adventure about faith, belief, and morality in many forms.” — Culturess "Rogerson excels at creating fantasy worlds that feel lived in. Vespertine blends darkness, thrills and satisfying characterization for an engrossing fantasy tale." — Book Page Amid escalating danger and an unfolding mystery, Rogerson unveils a grim and intriguing world with a rich, plot-relevant history inspired by late-medieval France....A satisfying, but open-ended resolution demands for the story to continue. A dark and enthralling journey. — Kirkus Reviews “A splendidly dark story…and a plot that crackles with tension.” — Shelf Awareness for Readers “Filled with atmospheric details…Rogerson deftly blends a coming-of-age tale and mythic quest in this dark fantasy.” — Publishers Weekly Product Details ISBN: 9781534477117 ISBN-10: 153447711X Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Publication Date: October 5th, 2021 Pages: 400 Language: English Recommended Reading Level Minimum Age: 14 Maximum Age: UP Minimum Grade Level: 9 Maximum Grade Level: Categories Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy Young Adult Fiction / Girls & Women Young Adult Fiction / Ghost Stories Related Editions (all) Kobo eBook (October 4th, 2021): $10.99 Compact Disc (October 5th, 2021): $39.99 Hours and ordering information We are open for in-store browsing and phone orders 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Saturday. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. You can also email the store with your requests/orders info@northtownbooks.com There may be occasional delays, but we will let you know the status of your order as soon as possible. The website is not necessarily a reflection of what we have in the store. It does show everything we can get for you. We'll send an email or call to let you know when your order is ready. Thanks for supporting a local independent bookstore. Upcoming Events No upcoming events available more About Kobo eBooks Find a wish list Search keywords/email Enter a keyword, name, or email address to search for a wish list. Hours & Directions | Contact Us | Gifts | Events | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Return Policy | Shipping Policy Copyright © Northtown Books | info@northtownbooks.com | 707-822-2834 If you need assistance with this website, please contact us.