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  • Fawkes: A Novel

Fawkes: A Novel

Nadine Brandes (Author), Oliver Hembrough (Narrator), Thomas Nelson (Publisher) Format: Audible Audiobook
4.4 out of 5 stars (682)

Guy Fawkes’s son must join his father’s plot to kill the king in this magical retelling of the Gunpowder Plot that will sweep you back in time to a divided England where plagues turn victims to stone.

In 17th-century London two forces rule the people: the color powers and the Stone Plague. Brown masks can manipulate wood. Black masks control the night. And red masks . . . Well, red is the color of blood.

Thomas Fawkes’s Color Test is upon him, and he is sure his father, the infamous Guy Fawkes, will present him with a mask and Thomas will finally bond with a color. He desperately hopes for a gray mask so he can remove the stone that has invaded his body and will ultimately take his life.

But when Guy refuses to give Thomas his mask or even his presence, Thomas has no place in school or society. His only hope is to track down his father and demand a mask to regain what he’s lost. But his father has other plans: to kill the king.

Thomas must join forces with his father if he wants to save his own life. When his errands for the cause bring him time and again to Emma Areben, a former classmate, Thomas is exposed to a whole new brand of magic. And Emma doesn’t control just one color—she controls them all.

Emma wants to show Thomas the full power of color magic, but it goes against everything his father is fighting for. If Thomas sides with his father, he could save his own life—which would destroy Emma and her family. To save one, he must sacrifice the other. No matter Thomas’s choice, one thing is clear: once the decision is made and the color masks have been put on, there’s no turning back.

Praise for Fawkes:

“An imaginative, colorful tale about choosing for yourself between what's right and what others insist is the truth.” —Cynthia Hand, New York Times bestselling author of My Lady Jane

“Hold on to your heart as this slow burning adventure quickly escalates into an explosion of magic, love, and the truth about loyalty.” —Mary Weber, bestselling author of the Storm Siren Trilogy and To Best the Boys

  • Full-length young adult historical fantasy
  • Also by Nadine Brandes: Romanov and Wishtress, coming September 2022
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  1. Listening Length
    13 hours and 11 minutes
  2. Author
    Nadine Brandes
  3. Narrator
    Oliver Hembrough
  4. Publication date
    July 10, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Thomas Nelson
  7. ASIN
    B07CHRZLXH
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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  • Listening Length ‏ : ‎ 13 hours and 11 minutes
  • Author ‏ : ‎ Nadine Brandes
  • Narrator ‏ : ‎ Oliver Hembrough
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CHRZLXH
  • Version ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Program Type ‏ : ‎ Audiobook
  • Best Sellers Rank: #137,112 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (682)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
682 global ratings
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Customers find this book engaging with a fast-paced plot filled with twists, and one review notes how well it blends historical accounts with creative fantasy. Moreover, the book features relatable characters and masterful fantasy elements, with one customer highlighting the realistic backdrop of 1600s Europe. Additionally, customers praise its readability, with some finishing it in one evening, and its writing quality, with one review noting Nadine's noticeable improvement in prose.
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88 customers mention content, 80 positive, 8 negative
Customers love the content of the book, finding it magical and wonderful, with one customer noting how effectively it blends real life with fantasy elements.
...The Masks and their system of use was amazing, vivid, and so real....Read more
...I highly recommend this book. It will charm you and sweep you back in time....Read more
...It’s brilliant! “I wasn’t ready to turn to stone.” The opening line of the book drew me in right away....Read more
...It’s an enlightening coming-of-age journey that’s well worth the read....Read more
46 customers mention story, 39 positive, 7 negative
Customers enjoy the story of this novel, praising its fast-paced narrative with depth and numerous plot twists. One customer notes how it skillfully blends historical accounts with creative fantasy elements.
This was a beautiful story! From the very first chapter I knew this would be different from any book I had ever read and that I would love it....Read more
An extraordinary reimagining of the famous gun powder plot in England. Probably the most original plot I read all year.Read more
...Nadine Brandes has again wrote a captivating tale. She interlays the bones of history with the flesh of magic in a completely plausible way....Read more
This is my favourite kind of story: history, magic, mystery, suspense, danger and choices that seem impossible to make....Read more
36 customers mention engaging, 32 positive, 4 negative
Customers find the book engaging, describing it as an adventure with intrigue and lots of action.
Fawkes was full of vivid details and awash with history. This was engaging and engrossing read. Thomas and Emma deserve the best life....Read more
...fascinating and gave it a very strong sense of originality and intrigue....Read more
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...Easy to read but not boring at all. Enough twists and turns (even if you know the history) to keep you turning the pages until the end....Read more
36 customers mention readability, 32 positive, 4 negative
Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an engrossing and easy 5-star read that can be finished in one evening.
...A great read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, fantasy, and an enjoyable read.Read more
...just a few of the things that make this book absolutely amazing, so READ IT!!! âĪïļ Remember, remember, the fifth of November....Read more
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...I was never bored. I read 1/2 the book in one sitting and the only reason I stopped was because I had to go to bed to get up for work the next day....Read more
35 customers mention character, 32 positive, 3 negative
Customers appreciate the characters in the book, finding them relatable and rich with history, with one customer noting how the author brings her worlds and characters to life.
...This story is dished up with a complement of well drawn characters and a setting so real I wanted to cringe. Well, done, Nadine Brandes....Read more
...Her command of the language and ability to bring her worlds and characters to life are unlike anyone I've ever read before....Read more
...This book is well written, tragic, and hopeful. The characters posses a poetic quality that combines heroism, flaws, doubt, and triumph....Read more
...I loved the characters as well as the world. It was so easy to feel for Thomas, yet you don't want to actually pity him. Same goes for Emma....Read more
18 customers mention writing quality, 18 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as wonderfully and exceptionally well written, with one customer noting noticeable improvement in Nadine's prose.
...This book is well written, tragic, and hopeful. The characters posses a poetic quality that combines heroism, flaws, doubt, and triumph....Read more
...FAWKES WAS AMAZING. I loved it. There is a noticeable improvement in Nadine's prose from the (amazing) Out of Time series to Fawkes....Read more
This is a rather nicely written reimagining of Guy Fawkes and his Gunpowder Treason and plot....Read more
...There were also a couple of parts that were so well-written that I had to stop for a moment before going on. Definitely one I recommend....Read more
12 customers mention romance, 10 positive, 2 negative
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one mentioning it's a sweet love story, while another notes it's a historical fantasy with romantic elements.
Historical fantasy with a bit of romance thrown in; my favorite combination. Page turning adventure! I read the last half twice as fast!...Read more
Spectacular. Absolutely stunning! A wonderful mix of magic, danger, romance, history, and chilling mystery. I could hardly put it down....Read more
...It is history. It is an adventure. It is magic. It is truth. It is love. It is a book that captures your complete attention from the first page....Read more
...It is cute and mellow and most of all sweet....Read more
11 customers mention world building, 11 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the world-building in the book, praising its masterful fantasy elements and great setting, with one customer noting its realistic backdrop of 1600s Europe.
...Her world building is imaginative and picturesque. Each character and plot point was carefully researched (see the author notes at the end)....Read more
...I really enjoyed this read! Loved the very creative magical world Nadine wove into the realistic backdrop of 1600s Europe.. I highly recommend it,...Read more
...Nadine Brandes is a brilliant author who creates fantastic worlds and characters to love and who provides stories filled with danger and excitement.Read more
I really enjoyed this book and the characters. The setting was great and the story starts fast and moves well....Read more
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