{"product_id":"the-river-she-became","title":"The River She Became","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmily Varga is an internationally bestselling YA author of FOR SHE IS WRATH and the forthcoming THE RIVER SHE BECAME duology. FOR SHE IS WRATH was an instant indie bestseller, a Goodreads Choice nominee and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She has lived in England, Scotland and Australia but now calls western Canada her home where she lives with her family and their menagerie of pets. When not writing, Emily works as a family lawyer, where she learned more about storytelling than she ever expected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The story is an enchanting, suspenseful adventure...Fantasy lovers will rejoice in discovering a new world imbued with magic and fairies where human resilience also shines. Sprinkled with romance, spies, curses, ancient texts, and treasure hunts, this book will be a hit even with casual fans of the genre.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Varga's nuanced, intersectionally diverse characters illustrate the power of empathy, resistance, and sacrifice while entertaining readers with witty banter and feats of derring-do as they navigate an intricate, Pakistani mythology-inspired world.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Varga crafts an intricate, Pakistani-inspired world that illustrates the impact of erasure as a tool of colonialism in a powerful way that transcends fiction...[W]ith a bookish, endearing heroine; a strong, wry hero; and several trap-laden vaults, this book can easily be compared to \n\u003ci\u003e The Mummy\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A sweeping duology opener.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A high-stakes, heart-stopping romantasy full of secrets, ancient magic, and deadly fae. With fast-paced writing and a unique, complex world, \n\u003ci\u003eThe River She Became\u003c\/i\u003e will keep you in its thrall up until its explosive ending. I couldn't put it down!\" --Kristen Ciccarelli, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eHeartless Hunter \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eRebel Witch\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe River She Became\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling exploration of what it takes to fight for freedom, replete with a swoon-worthy love story and a protagonist who refuses to give up. If you ever dreamed of finding hidden artifacts, or found magic in history, this one's for you!\" --Vaishnavi Patel, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eTen Incarnations of Rebellion \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is so new and different from anything I've ever read, Emily Varga has taken this genre and made it her own. Utterly immersive and inspired, I absolutely loved it.\" --Lauren Roberts, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Powerless trilogy \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An enthralling, twisty fantasy set in a dangerous world on a knife's edge between rebellion and tyranny. I was riveted from the first page to the last.\" --Ava Reid, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Study in Drowning\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With a darkly enchanting setting and magnetic, gutsy characters, \n\u003ci\u003eThe River She Became\u003c\/i\u003e is a swoony, adventure-packed fairytale with a sinister edge. Relentlessly thrilling and achingly hopeful. I was utterly enthralled by Varga's storytelling.\" --Amanda Helander, author of the Divine Mortals duology \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"All the trap-dodging, puzzle-solving thrill of Tomb Raider but with anti-colonial depth, a fascinating magic system, and a respect for artifacts as carriers of history and memory - plus a sizzling romance between two rebels fighting two different empires. A truly unique combination of everything I love coming together in one firebrand of a book.\" --Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Iron Widow series \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A brilliantly plotted adventure full of twists and turns, breathtaking magic, and a sizzling romance, \n\u003ci\u003eThe River She Became\u003c\/i\u003e will sweep readers off their feet. Fierce, riveting, and spellbinding. Varga's writing absolutely shines on the page and is not to be missed.\" --Rebecca Ross, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eDivine Rivals, Ruthless Vows\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eWild Reverence\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With sweeping stakes, an enchanting cast of characters, and a breathtaking romance, \n\u003ci\u003eThe River She Became\u003c\/i\u003e is the adventure I've been longing for, and everything I adore in a book. Emily Varga's writing will absolutely steal your heart.\" --Alexandra Bracken, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eLore\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA high stakes, action-packed romantasy from bestselling author Emily Varga where a relic-hunter searches for an ancient fae object to restore the magic to her world, but must learn to trust her own powers--and her heart. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis limited luxe edition features gorgeous foil design on the cover and case, a dazzling edge design and an exclusive map―available while supplies last!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eI'm going across the River. And I'm going to save us all.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire--or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret to restore magic to her dying land. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUntil she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world and save her people. But a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin--especially the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies. But even he isn't what he seems--under the guise of upholding a cruel regime, he works to overthrow it from the inside. To succeed, he needs the same lost relic Yaseema seeks: the crown of an ancient Fae Queen. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith magic that is a mystery even to her, Yaseema can help him find the crown and save his family from a fate worse than death. Unless she steals it first to help her own. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of all: losing their heart to each other. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for fans of \n\u003ci\u003e The Cruel Prince \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eThe Mummy, \u003c\/i\u003e this thrilling start to a new fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/15\/2026 (EAN 9781250878694, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2026 pg. 80 (EAN 9781250878694, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/02\/2026 (EAN 9781250878694, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250878694, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eVarga, Emily\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmily Varga is an internationally bestselling YA author of FOR SHE IS WRATH and the forthcoming THE RIVER SHE BECAME duology. 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