In the Cities of Coin and Spice by Catherynne M. Valente

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Book name:	In the Cities of Coin and Spice (2024)
Category:	Destiny
Author:	Catherynne M. Valente
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 2007, midnight

"In the Cities of Coin and Spice" is a fantasy novel that follows the adventures of a young girl named September as she travels through various magical cities. Along the way, she meets a variety of fascinating characters and faces numerous challenges, including a war between two powerful queens and a journey to the underworld. Through it all, September learns important lessons about love, loss, and the power of imagination. Valente's vivid prose and imaginative world-building make this a must-read for fans of fantasy and fairy tales. The 10530th greatest book of all time

About the author

Catherynne M. Valente

5 books

Catherynne M. Valente was born on Cinco de Mayo, 1979 in Seattle, WA, but grew up in in the wheatgrass paradise of Northern California. She graduated from high school at age 15, going on to UC San Diego and Edinburgh University, receiving her B.A. in Classics with an emphasis in Ancient Greek Linguistics. She then drifted away from her M.A. program and into a long residence in the concrete and camphor wilds of Japan.

She currently lives in Maine with her partner, two dogs, and three cats, having… Read more