The Daughters of Ys
An Atlantis-like city from Celtic legend is the setting of The Daughters of Ys, a mythical graphic novel fantasy from National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson and artist Jo Rioux.
Illustrated by Jo Rioux
First Second Books / Macmillan (2020)
ISBN: 9781626728783
Ages: 13 & Up
Awards
Junior Library Guild Selection
Ys, city of wealth and wonder, has a history of dark secrets. Queen Malgven used magic to raise the great walls that keep Ys safe from the tumultuous sea. But after the queen's inexplicable death, her daughters drift apart. Rozenn, the heir to the throne, spends her time on the moors communing with wild animals, while Dahut, the youngest, enjoys the splendors of royal life and is eager to take part in palace intrigue.
When Rozenn and Dahut's bond is irrevocably changed, the fate of Ys is sealed, exposing the monsters that lurk in plain view. M. T. Anderson and Jo Rioux reimagine this classic Breton folktale of love, loss, and rebirth, revealing the secrets that lie beneath the surface.
Reviews
“Fresh and thrilling.” — New York Times
★ “Anderson adds compelling depth to the story, and Rioux’s lush, dense artwork cultivates a fantastic, magical folk-tale atmosphere. … This is an old story, but Anderson and Rioux give it vivid new life, and fans of fairy tales will be utterly bewitched.” — Booklist, starred review
★ “Anderson and Rioux have woven a lush folktale filled with magic, lust, and feminine power. … Packed with magic.” — School Library Journal, starred review