{"product_id":"the-dollmakers-a-novel-from-the-fallen-peaks-9780063308268","title":"The Dollmakers: A Novel from the Fallen Peaks","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this dark and enchanting stand-alone fantasy from debut author Lynn Buchanan--complete with black and white illustrations and a full-wrap illustrated cover--discover a world centered around destructive, all-consuming monsters; the magical dolls designed to fight this force; and the artisans tasked with creating demon-slaying dolls. A touch cozy fantasy and a touch horror, \u003ci\u003eThe Dollmakers\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli films, the works of TJ Klune and Travis Baldree, and readers of \u003ci\u003eJuniper \u0026amp; Thorn\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Goblin Emperor\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the unique fantasy world called One, dollmakers are vital members of the community. An artisan's doll is the height of society's accomplishments, while a guard's doll is the only thing standing between the people of One and the Shod: vicious, cobbled monstrosities that will tear apart any structure--living or dead, inanimate or otherwise--to add to their horde.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprentice Shean of Pearl is a brilliant dollmaker. With her clever dolls, she intends to outsmart and destroy the Shod, once and for all--a destiny she's worked her whole life toward accomplishing. But when the time comes for her dolls to be licensed, she's told her work is too beautiful and delicate to fight. A statement that wounds and infuriates her; the Shod killed everyone she loved. How could her fate be anything \u003ci\u003ebut\u003c\/i\u003e fighting them?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an attempt to help her see a new path for herself, Shean's mentor sends her on a journey to the remote village called Web, urging her to glean some wisdom from Ikiisa, a reclusive and well-respected guard dollmaker. But Shean has another plan: if she can convince the village of Web of her talents, the Licensor Guild will \u003ci\u003ehave\u003c\/i\u003e to reconsider and grant her a guard's license. And what better way to convince them than challenging Ikiisa and instating herself as the official dollmaker of Web? Once she's done that, proving her dolls' worth in the fight against the Shod will be simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs simple, that is, as calling the Shod to Web...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lynn Buchanan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harper Voyager\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/13\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.31w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063308268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2024 pg. 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2024 pg. 43\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuchanan, Lynn:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLynn Buchanan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fantasy writer based in the foothills of some impressive, chilly mountains in Utah. She's a 2019 graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop and holds an MFA in fiction from Brigham Young University, where she taught creative writing. When she isn't writing about monster-fighting dolls, moody painters, and mummified arms used as dancing props, she enjoys playing the oboe, buying houseplants, and watching Ghibli films. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45053379969139,"sku":"9780063308268","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_09a6519a-bb15-44de-a2c9-9cd603efeace.jpg?v=1779969406","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-dollmakers-a-novel-from-the-fallen-peaks-9780063308268","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}