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Threadneedle

By: Cari Thomas
Narrated by: Bea Holland
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Summary
 The Sunday Times No.4 bestseller Within the boroughs of London, nestled among its streets, hides another city, filled with magic.

‘Magic and love. Love and magic. They destroy everything in the end …’

Anna’s Aunt has always warned her of the dangers of magic. Its twists. Its knots. Its deadly consequences.

Now Anna counts down the days to the ceremony that will bind her magic forever.

Until she meets Effie and Attis.

They open her eyes to a London she never knew existed. A shop that sells memories. A secret library where the librarian feeds off words. A club where revellers lose themselves in a haze of spells.

But as she is swept deeper into this world, Anna begins to wonder if her Aunt was right all along.

Is her magic a gift … or a curse?

 Coming of Age Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Magic Paranormal
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Critic Reviews

‘An enthralling and original fantasy, woven inside a magical web of lies’
Jay Kristoff, Sunday Times bestselling author of NEVERNIGHT and EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE
‘The magic both gleams and threatens. There are riddles and puzzles to be solved and there’s a library – trust me, it’s a good one. You’ll want to give this a try.’
Sunday Times bestselling author Robin Hobb
‘In this beautiful coming-of-age book, Thomas tackles big issues, family secrets and heartbreak in a brilliantly imagined, yet authentic world.’
Woman’s Weekly
‘There’s magic in every nook and cranny – as well as shops selling memories – in this fantastical novel that stalks the streets of London’s underbelly’
METRO
‘A bewitching tale of magic, family secrets and twisted affections, of finding your true self in a world of treacherous mystery. Prepare to be charmed!’
David Wragg, author of THE BLACK HAWKS
‘THREADNEEDLE had me spellbound – a luminous, captivating fantasy that left me longing to return to Thomas’s vividly imagined magical world. With teen witches, hidden libraries, secrets and lies, it’s a dream of a book, and I loved it.’
Katie Lowe, author of THE FURIES
‘The first in a new fantasy trilogy, Anna's aunt has always warned her of the dangers of magic and now, aged 16, she is counting down the days to a ceremony that will bind her magic forever. That is, until her eyes are opened to a London she never knew existed one with a shop that sells memories, a secret underground library and nightclubs full of magic.’
Woman Magazine
‘An enthralling and inventive story you’ll enjoy getting lost in’
Woman & Home
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wow! thoroughly enjoyed this story, I found it hard to stop listening, wish there was more ...

a must read

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Although I am of a similar age as the binders, I found this book enjoyable.
There was some resolution at the end, but there is more to come.
Please let it be soon!
Cari Thomas is new on the scene and she has a wonderful talent.
The narrator, Bea Holland did a good job on the female voices but the male voices- not so much.

Great book

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Wow what a magical fantastical read that was. From page one up until the last page I was engrossed in this magical work. Was magic the horrible curse that Anna’s Aunt leads her to believe it is magic the savour to Anna’s current existence. I truely enjoyed every minute of this book and audio. Highly recommend to those who enjoy magical reads.

Magical and and fabulous

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Truly the best piece of urban witchy fantasy I have heard in a very long time, I loved it so much I’ve ordered a physical autographed copy!
I did find it slow and dull to start, but I am extremely glad I persevered because this is my new favourite book. So much more than a young girl discovering witchy night clubs! I loved the wonderful, unique, magical world the author wove and think this is going to become the next big thing. I grew grew to love and care for some of the characters and hate others with a vengeance which to my mind is the mark of excellent story telling. The plot was unpredictable enough to keep me guessing. Just read it, you won’t be disappointed!

Magnificent!

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I loved this novel! I loved the narration and the story, set in a magical reality where revenge and love play havoc with the life of Anna, who is a really well developed character with a great arc. If you like Naomi novik and Dianna Wynn Joans this might be your next read

Beautiful universe

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