E. K. Johnston is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several YA novels, including the L.A. Time Book Prize finalist The Story of Owen and Star Wars: Ahsoka. Her novel A Thousand Nights was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award. The New York Times called The Story of Owen "a clever first step in the career of a novelist who, like her troubadour heroine, has many more songs to sing" and in its review of Exit, Pursued by a Bear, The Globe & Mail called Johnston "the Meryl Streep of YA," with "limitless range." E. K. Johnston lives in southwestern Ontario. Follow her on Twitter at @ek_johnston.
★"A close-knit, endlessly cathartic gem."—Kirkus, starred
review
"Aetherbound had me by the heart in just a few chapters...[a] book
for anyone who’s ever underestimated themself, and who had to find
their people to figure out their power."—Tor.com
"Brimming with heart, this book is the tale of young people
searching for a better, kidner way."—San Diego Union Tribune
"E. K. Johnston writes books that are simultaneously gentle
and devastating, and I'm not sure how she does it but I'm so glad
she does."—Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And
I Darken
"E. K. Johnston's Aetherbound is a powerful and gorgeous story of a
character who makes her own self, family, and future. I loved it
completely."—Kat Howard, Alex Award-winning author of An Unkindness
of Magicians
"Compelling and thoughtful, stark and bright, brimming with heart
and rebellion, Aetherbound is the space opera you didn't know you
needed and a beautiful reminder that the tendrils of hope can grow
in even the darkest, hardest world. This book is a gift and a
balm."—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Star
Wars: Phasma
"I always enjoy found-family stories and the acceptance and love
that Pendt finds in Aetherbound satisfies tremendously. Poignant
themes surrounding bodily autonomy, human trafficking, and
colonialism in space remind us that we must wrestle with these
problems now. Looking forward to more adventures with Pendt the
gene mage!"—Kevin Hearne, author of the Iron Druid Chronicles and
Star Wars: Heir to the Jedi
"A masterful blend of magic, genetics, and
interstellar relations in a tale that is as sharp as it is
tender, as much a critique as it is an adventure. A true battle cry
of a book!"—Natalie C. Parker, author of the Seafire Trilogy
"The beauty of Aetherbound lies in its characters’ abilities to
face painful, terrible circumstances and still fight for a better
life. It’s a thought-provoking and hopeful book that encourages a
closer examination of what truly makes life valuable."—Bookpage
"Johnston gives readers a dystopian space drama that blends
the spirit of Firefly with the heart of The Handmaid’s Tale. It’s a
rewarding read that reflects on human trafficking, the value
of human life, and the ethics of gene editing, all posited
within the personal framework of almost 18-year-old Pendt’s sudden
bid for freedom during a station stop and the two brothers
committed to helping her."—Booklist
"This engrossing, triumphal sci-fi tale is a gritty space-wizard
drama in the tradition of Anne McCaffrey."—The Horn Book
A Kirkus Best Book of 2021
A Tor.com Best Book of 2021
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