Thaw

Book of the Ancestor #3.5

by Mark Lawrence

A Book of the Ancestor short story.

This is book 3.5, to be read after finishing the trilogy.

5,600 words.

Originally appeared in the Relics, Wrecks & Ruins anthology.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 23, 2024

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The third short story from The Book of the Ancestor trilogy.

Appeared originally in Relics, Wrecks, & Ruins.

Now collected with The Devil You Know & Bound in the collection Tales of Abeth.


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[Reeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

LESBIAN LOVE TRIANGLE DINOSAUR ISLAND

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been almost 6 years since I finished the trilogy, and I still think about Nona and Arabella, lol. I love them so much. I reread Bound now and then, and now this one too. Thank god this short story exists and that I finally got a physical copy of it, alongside Bound through the publication of Tales of Abeth.

[KirTheDrink · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute moment with some of our favorite characters from the Book of the Ancestor series.

[heythereitscrystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was nice to visit Abeth again 😁

[John Mauro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mark Lawrence welcomes readers back to Abeth with "Thaw," short story that takes place many years after the conclusion of Holy Sister. Any additional time with Nona and friends is time well spent.

"Thaw" elaborates further on the relationships among Nona and her friends long after the conclusion of the Book of the Ancestor. It’s especially interesting to see how they’ve grown together or apart in the years since Holy Sister.

"Thaw" is a hidden gem for Book of the Ancestor fans. Be sure to check it out!