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Wench - by Maxine Kaplan (Hardcover)

Wench - by  Maxine Kaplan (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When Tanya's guardian dies, having lost her home and the tavern where she has spent most of her life, she sets out on a perilous quest to petition the queen for help.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A funny, fiercely feminist YA epic fantasy--following the adventures of a tavern wench</b> <p/> Tanya has worked at her tavern since she was able to see over the bar. She broke up her first fight at 11. By the time she was a teenager she knew everything about the place, and she could run it with her eyes closed. She'd never let anyone--whether it be a drunkard or a captain of the queen's guard--take advantage of her. But when her guardian dies, she might lose it all: the bar, her home, her purpose in life. So she heads out on a quest to petition the queen to keep the tavern in her name--dodging unscrupulous guards, a band of thieves, and a powerful, enchanted feather that seems drawn to her. Fast-paced, magical, and unapologetically feminist, <i>Wench</i> is epic fantasy like you've never seen it before. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An empowering fantasy debut."-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>"A twisty, magical, romantic, and exhilarating adventure." -- "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"<br><br>"The root concept of an adventuring barmaid in a feminist fantasy world will be enough to pull readers in, and Tanya's energy and determination will win them over along the way." -- "Booklist"<br><br>"A fierce, feminist romp through the adventures of a tavern wench. Like an old classic fairytale, with bands of thieves and magical feathers, but with more badass female characters."-- "Shea Ernshaw, NYT bestselling author of The Wicked Deep"<br><br>"A spirited, fast-paced adventure that reminds readers not all tough heroines need be handy with a sword."-- "Ellen Goodlett, author of Rule and Rise"<br><br>"Charming, thrilling, and always surprising, <i>Wench</i> offers a wildly refreshing reimagining of the fantasy genre, one you won't be able to put down!"-- "Andrew Shvarts, author of the Royal Bastards series"<br><br>"Smart, plucky, resourceful ... Tanya is exactly the kind of character I love to root for. Readers are sure to delight in the fresh, inventive magic of <i>Wench</i>. This story of lost family and found friends is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to come home."-- "Megan Bannen, author of The Bird & the Blade and Soulswift"<br><br>"Compelling... The powerfully depicted feminine characters are a joy to see develop, and the casual acceptance of same-sex relationships is portrayed exceptionally well."-- "School Library Journal"<br><br>"WENCH is a power fantasy for every girl yearning for a body-positive, snarky, wonderfully queer heroine. Kaplan's prose is warm and inviting, and her characters utterly endearing. A witty and charming romp!"-- "Ashley Poston, National Best-Selling author of Geekerella"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Maxine Kaplan</b> studied English and political science at Oberlin College and held a variety of positions in the publishing world before landing her current job as a private investigator and author. She lives and writes in Brooklyn, where she caters to the whims of her dim-witted but soulful cat. <br>

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