Hannah M Long is a Canadian writer who loves history, hiking, and exploring the world. She lives in Ontario, but can often be spotted snooping about European museums or wandering the Alps with her German husband.
Featured in Goodreads 45 most anticipated SFF of 2021
Long gives us a flawed hero, a woman battling grief, rage and -
perhaps most poignant of all - doubt. It is thrilling to stand
beside Hessa as she stares into the abyss and begins to reassemble
herself there. Long's writing is elegantly understated, filling out
Hessa's complex world without ever stranding us - we are with her
through every stumble and triumph. Hall of Smoke is ultimately a
book about what it means to have your deepest illusions shattered
and still scrape together the courage to begin again. A vivid and
compelling debut.
Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong Hall of Smoke is a breath
of fresh air. The world is unique, the fights are top-notch, and
the cast is unforgettable. A dazzling, fast-paced story with
clashing civilizations, squabbling gods, and an indomitable heroine
caught in the center of it all, Hessa's is a tale that will grab
you from the very first line and won't let you go. I can't wait to
see what Long comes up with next.
Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart Hessa is a
brilliantly written heroine, and I could easily have spent another
400 pages with her. The book's world-building is intricate and
refreshingly original, and it all ramps up to a finale that is the
dictionary definition of epic.
Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the Hangman The story
world was rich and real, and I have rarely read a fantasy novel
that transported me like HALL OF SMOKE did. If you are a fan of
myths and legends where gods and goddesses roam the earth and
meddle with the poor mortals that serve them, you are in for an
absolute treat with this book.
M. J. Kuhn, author of Among Thieves By turns gripping and
poignant, Hall of Smoke is a compelling debut. - The
Guardian This fascinating debut ... is a breath of fresh air -
The Nerd Daily An outstanding epic fantasy debut, Hall of
Smoke surprised me at every turn - Books, Bones and Buffy
[Hall of Smoke has] quickly become one of my favourite fantasy
books I've read in a good long while, and one that I know that I'll
be shouting about and recommending to a lot of people. The perfect
debut novel. - Set the Tape I love it. H.M. Long refuses to
play it safe and, in the process, brings something new to the epic
fantasy genre. - Beauty in Ruins A tale of grief and redemption
that invites its readers to question what they know of this world
at every turn... a valiant debut from an author I will be looking
out for - Bookstacked The book is well-written and the language is
beautiful. - Susannah Reads Super enjoyable - Nature of Myth The
quality of the prose is excellent, and really evokes an
otherworldly feel. - First Breath Every inch as epic as the blurb
suggests. - A Pigeon Reads A great debut - Living In Stone
Fun and mesmerizing....If you are at all interested in Norse
inspired fantasy, I definitely recommend you check out Hall of
Smoke.- The Quill to Live 'A deep dive into the the woods, mist,
and magical mysteries of those of antique sagas just sitting and
waiting be opened' - The Alliterates
'Promises a detailed, unique fictional world and a rich reading
experience" - Bookbub 'A wonderful and refreshing treat for fans of
mythological fantasy and gorgeously crafted worlds' - The
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