Synopsis
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A magical fairytale-inspired debut about accepting being that little bit different, for fans of The Night Circus and The Bear and the Nightingale.
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A girl. A secret. A life-changing journey.
'A beautiful fairytale of a book with the most delicious prose. I devoured every page' Alex Bell, Bestselling author of The Polar Bear Explorers’ Club
Born covered in the feathers of a bird, and kept hidden in a crumbling house full of secrets, Marea has always known she was different, but never known why. And so to find answers, she goes in search of the father she has never met.
The hunt leads her to the City of Murmurs, a place of mermaids and mystery, where jars of swirling mist are carried through the streets by the broken-hearted.
And Mara will never forget what she learns there
Feathertide is an enchanting, magical novel perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale.
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Readers are loving Feathertide!
'Magical, inventive and unique. A truly beautiful story.'
'Rarely there comes a book that makes you go wow. When it does you want to treasure every word, savour the book, never let it end. This is that book.'
'Beautifully written, reminiscent of old fairy tales, yet very modern in its concepts.'
'Quite literally the most beautiful book I’ve ever read.'
'Beth Cartwright's stunning prose left me enchanted and enthralled and I love this style of writing.'
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781529100686
- Number of pages: 432
- Dimensions: 195 x 128 x 30 mm
- Weight: 298g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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A magical fairy tale
Marea has been raised in a whorehouse, although she spends most of her time hidden in the cellar, her mother and the other whores cherish and love her. Mar... READ MORE
If you are a fantasy fan then I think you will love this book
After a night of passion with a man she had only just met and didn’t even catch his name in the City of Murmurs Leman finds that she is pregnant. Marea is ... READ MORE
A beautiful journey of self-discovery written in the style of a fairy tale
Feathertide is a heartfelt coming of age story written in the style of a fairy tale, making it a perfect next read for fans of Naomi Novik or Katherine Ard... READ MORE
A soothing story. Perfect for dreamers.
A whimsical escape into an alternative Venice where there is kindness and a sprinkling of magic. This is an YA/adult book that will appeal to the child wit... READ MORE
Fantasy novel about love and finding one's purpose and way in life.
Difficult to label, this fantasy novel deals with Maréa, born with feathers and not understanding why she is different. The plot deals with her journey to ... READ MORE
A bittersweet yet enchanting tale
Beth Cartwright’s debut novel Feathertide is an enchanting tale of one young girl’s quest to find the father she’s never known.
From the moment I saw the ... READ MORE
Enchanted Fairytale
What an enchanting delight of a book. This is a beautiful fairytale about self love and acceptance.
Marea is born with feathers in a whorehouse and is hid... READ MORE
I’ve been trying to find a book like this for a long time
I’ve been trying to find a book like this for a long time and this story has finally arrived on the tide it seems for me. Early on in the book the writer a... READ MORE
Light fantasy
I enjoyed this book but found it a little bit slow in parts. I would class this as light fantasy for older teens. It’s not all magic and flashing light b... READ MORE
Read this book as it is a total delight!
If you enjoy nicely nuanced language - read this book.
If you enjoy nicely nuanced almost worlds - read this book.
If you enjoy nicely nuanced other-worl... READ MORE
‘You will never forget what you find here’
A Girl. A secret. A life-Changing Journey.
Maréa was born covered in feathers, and kept hidden away from prying eyes in a crumbling whorehouse that plays c... READ MORE
A beautiful book
This is a really immersive, unusual and whimsical read. It's hard to label, but maybe that's the point and just like the protagonist, the story is differen... READ MORE
Vivid and deeply imaginative
This makes a pleasant change from those fantasy books where there are dragons and battles and destruction and chaos. Instead, this story is softer, slower ... READ MORE
An enjoyable, original fairytale for fans of Caraval and Uprooted
It’s a long time since I enjoyed a book as much as I did Feathertide. It reminded me quite a bit of Caraval, so I think if you enjoyed that book, you shou... READ MORE
A perfect lyrical fairytale prose of a mystical, magical journey.
A beautiful read with exceptional language features that creates unique and memorable images. As soon as I read the 1st page I became emerged into the youn... READ MORE
Of origins and belonging
What made me want to read this book was the cover. This is such a beautiful cover. It talks about mermaids and winged beings and the place in-between, for ... READ MORE
Beautiful prose and captivating characters
Feathertide is the stunning debut novel from Beth Cartwright. A magical fantasy book, this reads like a fairytale for adults, and deals with some important... READ MORE
Recommended
An engrossing and fascinating book that kept me hooked and fully immersed in its magical world.
The excellent world building and character development, the... READ MORE
Thoroughly enjoyed every page
Not my usual genre of book but the front cover of this book caught my eye on the shelf and after reading the synopsis I subsequently bought Feathertide. Wh... READ MORE
Engaging
I was sent a copy of Feathertide by Beth Cartwright to read and review by NetGalley.
This is a very engaging novel. It as absolutely brimming with similes... READ MORE
Stunning read. Beautifully written.
This is a truly beautiful book in which the reader is transported to a magical place. The setting in which the main character Marea is introduced, is an un... READ MORE
Exquisite Read
I could not put this book down, it is moving, evocative, haunting and beautifully written. I read it as soon as it came out and even though I have read ot... READ MORE
Magical and poetic
This is metaphorical and dream-like. On the surface it seems like an easy read, but there are many layers to this story and hidden meanings - if you take t... READ MORE
Unusual and Original
This is a highly original, unusual read. I think it would appeal to anyone who appreciates thoughtful, well-crafted writing and is prepared to savour the b... READ MORE
A fantastic read.
A brilliant enchanting book. Fantastically written. I was totally transported to different worlds where I was introduced to mythical characters.
Magical and Mesmerizing
This book is a Gem. It is like being carried on a wave of enchantment and discovery. The city of Murmurs is full of original and fascinating characters th... READ MORE
Feathertide so enjoyable
I really enjoyed this book, it was so magical and I wanted to keep on reading right to the end.
Meh
I was intrigued by the blurb for this book and couldn’t wait to delve in. The story is fine but the pace is tedious at times. The writing is pretty but oft... READ MORE
A beautiful and enchanting tale
"He brings me such happiness, but love after loss is always a little bit more fragile-like a bird with a broken wing trying to fly again. There should be a... READ MORE
A magical tale
Feathertide is a heartfelt coming of age story written in the style of a fairy tale, making it a perfect next read for fans of Naomi Novik or Katherine Ard... READ MORE
A very atmospheric book
This is a very atmospheric book. The writing style is meant to slowly draw you into the world of Marea and to let you in on her journey.
Marea though long... READ MORE
Enchanting literary artistry that grasps your imagination
Beautifully written story capturing the visuality of your imagination. Words tumble off the page and lead you into a world of fantasy that has been hiding ... READ MORE
Lyrical and Enchanting
Feathertide is a lyrically coming of age novel set in a whimsical world of mermaids and bird men. Following a young girl trying to unlock the secrets of he... READ MORE
A search for belonging
Marea is a girl covered in feathers. She goes to the City of Murmurs in search of her father and her identity.
The novel explores what it is to not quite ... READ MORE
Good
This was quite a sweet book, a child of a whore, hidden, until she comes of age, and must leave and go into the world alone, whilst trying to work out who ... READ MORE
A charming and magical coming-of-age romantic fantasy
I loved the vibe, descriptions and characters, although I did find it a slow read that lacked tension. Things happen very conveniently and just when you th... READ MORE
FEATHERTIDE
An inspiring novel that is both well crafted and exquisite.
Brilliant !
Magical read. Hooked from page one.
Captivating story
Beautifully written enchanting and magical read.... would definitely recommend
Filled with mystery, magic and love
“A place full of memories can never be completely empty”
Born covered in the feathers of a bird, and kept hidden in a crumbling house full of secrets, Mar... READ MORE
A fairytale of love, loss and self-acceptance
A beautiful coming of age fairytale about love and loss but primarily about self-acceptance. Encapsulating bird people, mermaids, floating cities and jars ... READ MORE
Needed a harder edge
I feel bad about only rating this book 3 out of 5 stars. Beth Cartwright's writing is amazing. She uses language beautifully and I can't fault that aspect ... READ MORE
Unputdownable
This book had me hooked from the start and I just could not stop reading. Such beautiful prose and so imaginative a tale weave a magical spell from start t... READ MORE
Magical and mystical
Magical, and mystical, this book is well worth a read, I really enjoyed it.
Merea is different from those around her - across her back she sprouts feather... READ MORE
Liked it enough
I liked the premise for this and really enjoyed what it did overall. The characters were interesting but there were a few moments that could have been done... READ MORE
Gorgeous read
I really enjoyed this gorgeous read. It is very magical and whimsical with folklore and beautiful descriptions. Marea has feathers and feels out of place, ... READ MORE