#59 in Young adult
The Summer War
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About the book
In this poignant, heartfelt novella from the New York Times bestselling author of Spinning Silver and the Scholomance trilogy, a young witch who has inadvertently cursed her brother to live a life without love must find a way to undo her spell. Celia discovered her talent for magic on the day her beloved oldest brother, Argent, left home. Furious at him for abandoning her in a war-torn land, she lashed out, not realizing her childish, angry words would become imbued with the power of prophecy, dooming him to a life without love. While Argent wanders the world, forced to seek only fame and glory instead of the love and belonging he truly desires, Celia attempts to undo the curse she placed on him. Yet even as she grows from a girl to a woman, she cannot find the solution—until she learns the truth about the centuries-old war between her own people and the summerlings, immortal beings who hold a relentless grudge against their mortal neighbors. Now, with the aid of her unwanted middle brother, Celia may be able to both undo her eldest brother’s curse and heal the lands so long torn apart by the Summer War.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 73 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 28% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Young adult average of 7.8. That is how 8.1 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 73 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“SO GOOD ❤️ I need to read more of Novik’s books. ”
“The Summer War is an enjoyable novella. It’s a modern day fairytale that uses that structure beautifully to explore the divides among 3 siblings and the endless cycle of revenge. It’s a short read, definitely pick it up as a palate cleanser or slump breaker. ”
“This is a delightful fairy tale book with the feel of older fairy stories and some modern twists. ”
Frequently asked
What is The Summer War rated?
8.1 out of 10, from 73 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Summer War worth reading?
Readers give it 8.1/10 from 73 ratings, which puts it ahead of 71 % of the Young adult shelf.
Where does The Summer War rank?
#59 in Young adult on the current snapshot.
What age is The Summer War for?
The Summer War sits on the Young adult shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 13 and up. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating.
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