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Echo North Paperback – January 14, 2020

by Joanna Ruth Meyer (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 427 ratings
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"Epic and engrossing. Magic pulsates through every page.” ―Kirkus, starred review


"...a compelling, satisfying romantic adventure with metafictional undertones.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review


“A marvelous, enchanting tale about the power of love and stories.”
―Rosamund Hodge, New York Times bestselling author of Cruel Beauty


"...beautifully written retelling..." - School Library Journal


Echo Alkaev’s safe and carefully structured world falls apart when her father leaves for the city and mysteriously disappears. Believing he is lost forever, Echo is shocked to find him half-frozen in the winter forest six months later, guarded by a strange talking wolf―the same creature who attacked her as a child. The wolf presents Echo with an ultimatum: if she lives with him for one year, he will ensure her father makes it home safely. But there is more to the wolf than Echo realizes.


In his enchanted house beneath a mountain, each room must be sewn together to keep the home from unraveling, and something new and dark and strange lies behind every door. When centuries-old secrets unfold, Echo discovers a magical library full of books- turned-mirrors, and a young man named Hal who is trapped inside of them. As the year ticks by, the rooms begin to disappear and Echo must solve the mystery of the wolf’s enchantment before her time is up otherwise Echo, the wolf, and Hal will be lost forever.

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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Page Street YA
  4. Publication date
    January 14, 2020
  5. Grade level
    10 - 12
  6. Reading age
    14 - 17 years
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.05 x 8.25 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1624149200
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1624149207
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* "Epic and engrossing. Magic pulsates through every page. . .Readers will ache when it's over and want to start all over again. A lush, captivating new twist on beloved fairy tales.”
―Kirkus, starred review


* “Meyer refreshes the familiar framework with additional fairy tale elements―'Cupid and Psyche,' 'Beauty and the Beast,' and 'Tam Lin' among them―producing a compelling, satisfying romantic adventure with metafictional undertones.” ― Publishers Weekly, starred review


"A first purchase for libraries." ― School Library Journal


"Meyer's story provides a unique twist of the East of the Sun, West of the Moon fairy tale, which will engross readers from the first page to the very end." ― Booklist


"The frequent, loving homages to the power of story and the pleasures of reading make this a leisurely, luxurious read, suited to lovers of folklore and long winter nights." ― BCCB




“A marvelous, enchanting tale about the power of love and stories.”
―Rosamund Hodge, New York Times bestselling author of Cruel Beauty


“I loved this classic-feeling fairy tale about destiny, family, and true love. If you like strong, clever girls, talking wolves and wonderfully strange mysteries, don’t miss this one!”
―Hayley Chewins, author of The Turnaway Girls


"A ravishing new fairytale woven of music, enchantment, and mystery. Readers will be riveted by Meyer's poignant voice and masterful storytelling, and fall in love with Echo's courage."
― Elizabeth Lim, author of Spin the Dawn and Reflection


“An atmospheric story so well-told it will leave readers enchanted right alongside Echo and her white wolf. I devoured every page.” ―Jessica Leake, author of Beyond a Darkened Shore and Through the White Wood


"A gorgeous retelling set in an immersive world with deeply satisfying mythic undertones. Meyer imbues her fantasy with a classic sensibility and gravitas that are often missing from modern works."
― Laura Weymouth, author of The Light Between Worlds


"Immersive and captivating, Echo North is the perfect fairy tale to read beside the fire on a dark winter's night." ―Megan Bannen, author of The Bird and the Blade

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Echo?s carefully structured world falls apart after her father leaves for the city and mysteriously disappears. Believing he is lost forever, Echo is shocked to find him half-frozen in the winter forest six months later, guarded by a strange talking wolf?the same creature who attacked her as a child. The wolf presents Echo with an offer: for her to come and live with him for a year. But there is more to the wolf than Echo realizes, including a history she can?t remember. In his enchanted house, Echo discovers centuries-old secrets, a magical library filled with books-turned-mirrors, and a man named Hal who is trapped inside of them. As the year ticks by, Echo must solve the mystery of the wolf?s enchantment before it?s too late?otherwise Echo, the wolf, and Hal will be lost forever.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Page Street YA; Reprint edition (January 14, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1624149200
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1624149207
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.05 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 427 ratings

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Joanna Ruth Meyer

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Joanna Ruth Meyer is the author of INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD and ECHO NORTH, which received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly, as well as the companion novel duology BENEATH THE HAUNTING SEA and BEYOND THE SHADOWED EARTH. She writes stories about fierce teens finding their place in the world, fighting to change their fate, save the ones they love, or carve out a path to redemption.

Joanna lives with her dear husband and son, a rascally feline, and an enormous grand piano named Prince Imrahil in Mesa, Arizona. As often as she can, she escapes the desert heat and heads north to the mountains, where the woods are always waiting. Connect with her on social media @gamwyn

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I am in LOVE with this book. I started Echo North at 7pm and finished it at 2 am. It is the most beautifully written book that I have ever read. Meyer seamlessly blends legends from around the world to make a stunning Beauty and the Beast retelling.The plot? Perfection.Characters? Love them!World building? Flawless.Writing? Stunning.Do yourself a favor and read Echo North.I promise you, it's not just another Beauty and the Beast retelling. This book is its own unique magic and you will not be the same after reading it.(I read this and immediately bought and read every other book Meyer has written!)
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Joanna Gregory
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical, beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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This lovely story has it all... evil magic queen, evil step mother, a touch of beauty and the beast, all wound into a beautiful book that is difficult to put down. I enjoyed every moment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Potential not quite reached
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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I really wanted to love this story, but it just didn't quite do it for me. The main character just isn't quite what I want her to be. The "beast" character is less than I want him to be. And the "evil" queen feels one-dimensional. I don't quite understand her motivation. The whole story is close, but not quite there. The writing is a strange mix. At times it's very casual, but other times, it's very rich and full of imagery. Some of my favorite parts (minor spoiler here) are when the girl is in the magical house. I feel like that part of the story could have been fleshed out more. When Echo actually goes North, I feel like the story just splits off and changes. Things get weird. Also, the male characters in the story are pretty weak. The females seem to have most of the power, which isn't necessarily bad, but it makes it hard to like the guys. The end wasn't as satisfying as I'd hoped for. I think this author has a LOT of potential, though, and the book is worth the read.
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Alissa J. Zavalianos
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly beautiful!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
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Wow 😭

One of my favorite fairy tales is East of the Sun, West of the Moon, and Echo North was the perfect retelling. It had some Beauty and the Beast elements as well, which I really enjoyed.

The prose is so lyrical. The characters are so believable and real. The heartache and despair so poignant, but the light and hope even more so. And the themes of forgiveness so amazing.

I love Hal and Echo 🥹 their stories are packed with sorrow, but there is healing and light and freedom.

And I cried during the epilogue.

I am in love with this book and can’t wait to read Wind Daughter! Amazing job, Joanna!

Content:
A few minor swears - d*mn
Lots of blood but nothing super graphic
Incredibly sweet and pure romance
Amazing themes of love and sacrifice
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C. L.
5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeously poetic sophomore novel
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
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Every now and then I come across a book that is so gorgeous, so poetic, so chock-full of FEELINGS that I feel like I'm having an extra-sensory reading experience—like I'm not just reading the words, but tasting and swimming in them. These are the books that make me alternately feel ecstatically delighted, and make me despair of ever writing anything half so amazing.

Joanna Ruth Meyer's sophomore novel, ECHO NORTH, is exactly that sort of book. I picked it up on Monday, after waking up sick and spending the morning feeling listless and miserable. Almost as soon as I started reading, I forgot my sore throat and sniffly nose, completely caught up in Meyer's masterfully told story. It's a retelling of one of my favorite fairy tales, which means I tend to be extra critical as a reader, but Meyer manages to evoke classic young adult fantasy writers like Robin McKinley while still crafting a story that is completely fresh, sophisticated, and original. the whole book feels like a love song to creativity and imagination, filled to bursting with birds that become dragons, a magical house stitched together like a quilt, and a swoon-worthy romance. And as if all of that wasn't enough, it had THE BEST TWIST—I'm really, really good at predicting surprises, and I thought I had all the puzzles in ECHO figured out, but one in particular really left me reeling in the best way!

If you love fairytales, outcast girls, or sumptuous description, be sure to get a copy of ECHO NORTH when it releases in a month. You won't regret it! I've loaned this out to almost half a dozen people at this point and everyone has raved about how wonderful it is.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good setting; messy plot
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
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Not quite the best retelling of East of the Sun that I was hoping for
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019
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I was feeling overwhelmed with work and hadn’t read a book in weeks, but then I was approved for an arc of Echo North through Netgalley. I initially opened it just to get a feel for it but then I read the first page, and the one after that and the one after that ... until I had the book finished a few hours later. I needed this book more than I can convey. It helped me relax and release some of the tension I was carrying around.

It’s a light read but a beautiful read. If you’re already familiar with the fairytale East of the Sun, West of the Moon then I think this book will hold a special place in your heart too. Echo North takes the original fairytale and makes it their own.

Echo’s father goes missing for weeks so she goes in search of him and finds him frozen in the snow, she’s then approached by a wolf and asked if she would like to make a bargain: she can come live in the wolf’s house for a year in exchange for the magic to release her father so he can go home.

So this house, I’ve never read a EotSWofM retelling with a house like this. The rooms have to be bound to the house or they disappear and that’s the wolf’s job and that’s what he’s training Echo to do. My favorite room (and Echo’s) is the library, it’s a room with paintings all over the wall and once you touch the painting you enter it’s story. You become a participant! You can talk to the characters, interact, help them on their quest or escape imprisonment. It was completely fascinating and I really wish my library could do this because “hello, Rhys” *grins*

“It is like any wild thing that has been tamed. It is sometimes safe, and sometimes not.”

Just like in the original fairytale the heroine must sleep in a room without lighting any candles and seeing who else is in the room (I know I’d last half the night before striking a match lol). She knows the wolf is in the room with her when the lights go out but then it seems someone else takes his place ...

“She wept in the snow and crumbled to ash, for I was only pages in a book, burned and lost and gone forever.”

So one year, one year at this house goes by quickly for Echo, and every night she resists lighting a match until finally ....

“Don’t let go, says my heart.”

Thank you Netgalley for providing me an Arc in exchange for an honest review and thank you for the author for writing such a masterpiece (though I’m still sad over that reindeer).
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Kysa Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2023
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Echo North was magical. It felt like being pulled into every favourite fairytale I’ve ever read all at once and as though I was reading them for the first time all over again. There is no other way to describe that feeling than magical. Time warped and changed as I read and I was pulled into my very own “mirror-book” and shadowed along with the characters through each of their adventures. I’ve wanted to read this book for some time and I am so glad I finally did.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Germany on November 7, 2022
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I really enjoyed this book and the writing style.
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