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A Tale of Two Sparrows
Seventeen-year-olds Colin Kelly and Molly Fitzpatrick long to become Keepers, guardians of their people against the ghostly creatures that lurk in the wilderness beyond the city walls. But it’s not just the creatures that haunt Molly and Colin’s five years ago, Molly’s father murdered Colin’s parents. Colin’s bitterness, as well as the influence of his manipulative mentor, are forging him into anything but a worthy Keeper. As for Molly, though she strives to overcome her family’s history, she is caught up in her twin brother’s ruinous maze of theft and deceit. Due to their respective missteps, Molly and Colin end up on-the-run together. In order to survive the winter wilderness beyond the walls, they must overcome their troubled history and fight for each other’s lives.
276 pages, Hardcover
Published October 23, 2025
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December 9, 2025
A tale of two sparrows is a wonderful adventure novel set in mysterious lands. I found the dual narrators to be effective, oftentimes Colin would be wondering what Molly thought about a certain situation or vice versa. And the story evolves in such a way that you get that answer in the very next chapter! I found it to be quite the page turner, as I would always be wondering what the other character thought.
As a lover of monsters, I found the soul devouring wilderness creatures to be very interesting. In my mind they serve as a metaphor for dark thoughts, trauma, or anything that can unwind a person. We see characters take remedy to stave off the creatures, but to me they are numbing themselves from facing uncomfortable truths.
The author does a great job of describing foods, due to the scarcity in this lands. I found myself craving a Molly apology bread or a sweet waffle in a winter village.
I would highly recommend this book as a cozy winter read! The relationship between Colin and Molly was the highlight for me, and I encourage anyone reading to focus on that aspect of the book.
And next time I go out in the cold, I’ll be sure to line my boots with goose feathers.
As a lover of monsters, I found the soul devouring wilderness creatures to be very interesting. In my mind they serve as a metaphor for dark thoughts, trauma, or anything that can unwind a person. We see characters take remedy to stave off the creatures, but to me they are numbing themselves from facing uncomfortable truths.
The author does a great job of describing foods, due to the scarcity in this lands. I found myself craving a Molly apology bread or a sweet waffle in a winter village.
I would highly recommend this book as a cozy winter read! The relationship between Colin and Molly was the highlight for me, and I encourage anyone reading to focus on that aspect of the book.
And next time I go out in the cold, I’ll be sure to line my boots with goose feathers.
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