The Girl Who Broke the World: Book One - Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick - Paperback

Prepare to be spellbound by a future unlike any other in The Girl Who Broke the World, the captivating Book 1 in the Rim Walker Series. This critically acclaimed tale, handpicked by New York's Publishers Weekly, transports you to a realm where humanity's recklessness triggers an astonishing transformation. * Critically acclaimed YA fantasy series opener * A post-apocalyptic world reborn in magic * A heroine with the power to shape destiny * Unravelling mysteries and uncovering true identitiesDo humans deserve a second chance after reaching the world's resource limits, decimating the forests and destroying the earth that has given them life? Find out in book one of the magical YA Rim Walker series. In 2032, the world as we know it is no more.The earth sighs in relief as billions are stripped from her surface.Very few humans survive.From the ashes of the old earth, a new world arises.A world of magic, shapeshifters, earth guardians - and a new humanity.A world where nothing and no-one are as they seem, including the 18-year-old hunter Zemira Creedence.Her powers can break this new world, or save it from a new threat that is emerging. One far more dangerous than any human.Will Zemira fall prey to the same darkness within her, or will she defeat this new menace that now threatens everyone and everything?The Girl Who Broke the World is a captivating glimpse into a possible future reality, full of twists and turns, magic and mysticism. It was awarded Editor's Pick by Publishers Weekly, only given to books of outstanding quality. YA categorised but also a good read for New Adults (NA) aged 18 to 30.

PRAISE FOR RENEE HAYES

'This masterfully told post-apocalyptic tale will captivate lovers of YA fantasy....Lyrical prose leaps off the page, ending in a gentle tease that will have readers eager for more. Readers who have a love of powerful world-building and multi-layered characters will be eager for more.' BookLife Review for Publisher's Weekly - Editor's pick for book of outstanding quality.

'Renee Hayes has crafted a richly detailed post-apocalyptic world with a plot that offers surprise after surprise, and well- developed characters with complex relationships that you absolutely root for, or love to hate.' Jamie Michele for Readers Favorite

'Beautifully descriptive with well-developed characters and vivid, colourful settings. This book was certainly an escape from reality for me. One of those books that is hard to put down once you tell yourself you're only going to read a chapter before bed, whoops!... Can't wait for the next one! Laura Bell