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Description
" Ballad is giddy, intoxicating, and threatening all at once." —Tamora Pierce In this mesmerizing sequel to Lament , music prodigy James Morgan and his best friend, Deirdre, join a private conservatory for musicians. James' musical talent attracts Nuala, a soul-snatching faerie muse... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- James: James is a bagpiper. The only bagpiper at Thornking-Ash School and the best in the whole state of Virginia.
- Paul: James' amusing roommate. He Plays the oboe. (Who in their right mind plays the oboe?!) He has never encountered faeries until now. Ha can hear the Thorned King sing on the hills.
- Nuala: A Leanan Sidhe. She intends to make a deal with James when they meet. She is drawn to him because of his musical talents.
- Sullivan: Patrick Sullivan. He is James' and Paul's English teacher. Knows about faeries and has a passion for Hamlet. Hahaha.
- Dee: Deirdre Monaghan. She is the cloverhand that the faeries must follow. She is James crappy best friend.
- Thorned King: The Thorned King is the king of the dead that neither go to Haven nor Hell.
First Sentence
I was used to being the hunter.
Table of Contents
Errata
Page 216, 2nd paragraph, 5th line
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Series
This is book 2 in the Books of Faerie series.
Authors & Contributors
- Maggie Stiefvater (Author)
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