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Thank you so much to Scholastic for sending me a copy of this book and allowing me to take part in this amazing tour! Don't forget to check out everyone else on the tour! (Ad-gifted)
I've been lucky enough to be to share a bit of the Q&A done by Scholastic! If you're anything like me I love knowing how author's come to write their books and what inspires them so be sure to keep reading to see Lisa Lueddecke's amazing answers!
Synopsis
In a city that has been struck off the map, cursed to wander forever by the famed map magician Baba Yaga, a young girl called Siya accidentally finds the lost pieces of the magical map that will reunite her city with the rest of the world. Always overlooked as the magic-less daughter of a powerful magician, she believes this is her moment to prove her worth. But instead of being celebrated, she is now hunted by powerful forces threatening the city. With the help of her worst enemy, Feodor, Siya must unravel the mystery of why the Map Makers' Guild is so desperate not to let the map be completed, find Baba Yaga and become the saviour of her city.
Review
I loved everything about this book, especially the characters and the world that Lueddecke has created. I quickly devoured this book in one sitting and honestly it was impossible not to adore this imaginative and captivating fantasy book!
It was hard not to just root for Siya throughout this book. I think what I liked about this book was her development and the fact that she acts her age. She's not incredibly mature or she does make reckless decisions. However it was so amazing to watch as she dealt with the consequences and realised how her previous actions may have affected the outcome.
This book was an easy 5* read for me and one that I will always recommend! The City of Lost Dreamers by Lisa Lueddecke is out now!!!
Q&A with Lisa Lueddecke, author of The City of Lost Dreamers
1. How did you go about building the brilliant romance between Siya and Feodor? — It took some layering, but their dynamic was always clear from the start. Their personalities were a lot of fun to play with, and there was one scene in particular that I had in my head from the start. Exploring their chemistry, and Siya’s sarcasm, was one of the best parts of writing this book, even though some of it came with revisions, and time.
2. The City of Lost Dreamers is the perfect book with a cup of tea on a winter’s night – what’s your go-to book to read on a dark night? — I’m currently really loving reading spooky books. I recently read THE SILENT COMPANIONS by Laura Purcell, but my favorite spooky read of the year has to be HOUSE OF HOLLOW, by Krystal Sutherland. I think I might reread it, soon.
3. How did you come up with the idea of dreygas, the vampire-like creatures that suck magic? — They came with a bit of time, but with a city full of magic, I loved the idea of something that could prey on it. That needed it to survive. It was such a fun way to play with the concept of vampires.
4. There are a lot of twist and turns in The City of Lost Dreamers – when you start writing a book, how clear is the plot, or do you start with a premise, a world, or a character? — I tend to start with an outline, and I work on it for a while until it feels right. Seeing it pared down to just an outline lets me see places where I can mess with the story, or throw in something unexpected. And, sometimes, while I’m just happily writing away, something will just come to me, and I roll with it. Inspiration can be very unexpected.
