I'm so proud of this debut novel from Miriam Forster. It's a murder mystery set in a fantastical world that reminds me a bit of Tamora Pierce, a bit of Jacqueline Carey... it's just so good, and Miriam is a new talent to watch.
About the book: Nisha was abandoned at the gates of the City of a Thousand Dolls
when she was just a little girl. Now sixteen, she lives on the grounds
of the isolated estate, where orphan girls apprentice as musicians,
healers, courtesans, and, if the rumors are true, assassins. She makes
her way as Matron's errand girl, her closest companions the mysterious
cats that trail her shadow.
Only when she begins a forbidden flirtation
with the city's handsome young courier does she let herself imagine a
life outside the walls. Until one by one, girls around her start to die.
Before she becomes the next victim, Nisha decides to uncover
the secrets that surround the girls' deaths. But by getting involved,
Nisha jeopardizes not only her own future in the City of a Thousand
Dolls--but also her life.
See the official Book Trailer (which I have to say is RAD)
A great interview with Miriam on the Cynsations blog
For more information about Miriam and her work:
http://msforster.blogspot.com
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"Forster makes a strong debut with a fresh South Asian inspired
fantasy/mystery crossover...Forster's well-crafted story and confident prose are
rich, packed with small details that immerse readers in her sumptuously
imagined world." -- From the Publishers Weekly starred review
"With fantastic world building and a wonderful heroine, City of a
Thousand Dolls intrigued me from the first page."--Cindy Pon, author of
Silver Phoenix
"A fantastical murder mystery with a creative premise, heart-pounding
pacing, and characters with secrets to keep."--Cinda Williams Chima,
author of best-selling The Exiled Queen


I so want to read this -- I've been curious about it for awhile, so I'm delighted it's finally out!
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