Melina Marchettová Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

The second in Melina Marchetta's epic fantasy trilogy, set in a menacing kingdom and perfect for Game of Thrones fans.

Finnikin reluctantly joins forces against the imposter who has ruled Lumatere for years with an enigmatic young novice who claims that her dark dreams will lead them to a surviving royal child and a way to regain the throne.

Taylor Markham is an unconventional leader at Jellicoe School, known for her erratic behavior and lack of social skills. Despite her shortcomings, her long-term residency at the school gives her an edge as tensions rise between the boarders, townies, and the newly arrived cadets led by the notorious Jonah Griggs. As the territory wars reignite, Taylor grapples with personal mysteries, including a prayer tree, a hermit’s whispers, and a drawing that stirs memories at the local police station. Her quest to uncover her past intensifies when Hannah, the woman who found her, mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind an unfinished manuscript about five kids whose lives intertwined two decades earlier on Jellicoe Road. The narrative unfolds with a blend of intrigue and emotional depth, showcasing the complexity of Taylor's journey and the connections that bind the characters across time. Critics praise the novel for its sophisticated storytelling, evocative prose, and the author’s talent for crafting compelling characters. Readers find themselves deeply immersed, with some even losing track of time while reading.

Spinta dalle ambizione sociali della madre, Francesca si è appnea iscritta ad un prestigioso istituto superiore tradizionalmente maschile, da poco aperto anche alle donne, ma non ne è entusiasta. E la scuola non è il peggio: la madre viaggia in mozzo a crisi di nervi, la famiglia sembra sul punto di sgretolarsi e Francesca rischia di innamorarsi proprio del ragazzo che più detesta... Il complicato mondo degli adolescenti, raccontato con il tono asciutto e ironico di una di loro.

During her senior year in a Catholic school in Sydney, Australia, seventeen-year-old Josie meets, and must contend with, the father she has never known. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.