A Face Like Glass

About A Face Like Glass

Dive into the astonishing and imaginative world of Caverna with Frances Hardinge's Costa Award-winning novel, A Face Like Glass. In this unique underground city, master craftsmen create mind-altering delicacies: wines that erase memories, cheeses that induce hallucinations, and perfumes that compel trust even as danger lurks. But the citizens of Caverna have a peculiar trait – their faces are blank, requiring the skilled Facesmiths to teach them expressions for a price. This makes true emotion a dangerous rarity in a society built on carefully constructed facades.

Enter Neverfell, a young girl with no memory of her past, whose genuine emotions are terrifyingly obvious on her face. Forced to wear a mask, Neverfell's unmasked feelings are a stark contrast to Caverna's controlled society, making her a threat to the established order. This compelling young adult fantasy explores themes of identity, emotion, and deception in a richly imagined setting. Fans of intricate world-building and thought-provoking narratives will be captivated by Hardinge's masterful storytelling. Discover why Patrick Ness urges, 'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.'

Key Details

• Author: Frances Hardinge
• Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Year Published: 2018
• Pages: 504

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