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Where the Drowned Girls Go (Wayward Children Book 7) by [Seanan McGuire]

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In Where the Drowned Girls Go, the next addition to Seanan McGuire's beloved Wayward Children series, students at an anti-magical school rebel against the oppressive faculty

"Welcome to the Whitethorn Institute. The first step is always admitting you need help, and you’ve already taken that step by requesting a transfer into our company."

There is another school for children who fall through doors and fall back out again.
It isn't as friendly as Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children.
And it isn't as safe.

When Eleanor West decided to open her school, her sanctuary, her "Home for Wayward Children," she knew from the beginning that there would be children she couldn’t save; when Cora decides she needs a different direction, a different fate, a different prophecy, Miss West reluctantly agrees to transfer her to the other school, where things are run very differently by Whitethorn, the Headmaster.

She will soon discover that not all doors are welcoming...

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About the Author

SEANAN McGUIRE is the author of the Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award–winning Wayward Children series; the October Daye series; the InCryptid series; the delightfully dark Middlegame; and other works. She also writes comics for Marvel, darker fiction as Mira Grant, and younger fiction as A. Deborah Baker. Seanan lives in Seattle with her cats, a vast collection of creepy dolls, horror movies, and sufficient books to qualify her as a fire hazard. She won the 2010 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and in 2013 became the first person to appear five times on the same Hugo ballot. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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"[Where the Drowned Girls Go] highlights the horror of a world that requires you to deny what you know to be true because it doesn’t quite fit, and it is a fantastic and tension-filled addition to the Wayward Children series." ―Booklist

“Outstanding… Throughout Cora’s harrowing adventures, McGuire’s sense of whimsy never falters… The result will captivate both longtime Wayward Children fans and new readers.” ―Publishers Weekly starred review

"The message of owning one's truth instead of losing one's individuality will resonate. Highly recommended." ―Library Journal

Praise for the Wayward Children series

“A mini-masterpiece of portal fantasy that deserves to be shelved with Lewis Carroll's and C. S. Lewis' classics.” ―NPR, on Every Heart a Doorway

“Anyone who appreciates off-the-beaten-path adventures will be swept away.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Across the Green Grass Fields

“One of the most extraordinary stories I've ever read.” ―V. E. Schwab, on Every Heart a Doorway

“Seanan McGuire has long been one of the smartest writers around, and with this novella we can easily see that her heart is as big as her brain.” ―Charlaine Harris, on Every Heart a Doorway

“This is a gorgeous story: sometimes mean, sometimes angry, and always exciting.” ―Cory Doctorow for BoingBoing, on Every Heart a Doorway

“So mindblowingly good, it hurts.” ―io9, on Every Heart a Doorway

“A gorgeous standalone. The prose is emotional and moving and will speak to the hearts and minds of readers.” ―Kirkus, on Across the Green Grass Fields

“A great read for middle and high schoolers who enjoy themes of friendship and family, and a magical world of unicorns and centaurs.” ―School Library Journal, on Across the Green Grass Fields

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B092T8CKS8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tordotcom (January 4, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 4, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7743 KB
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Seanan McGuire is a native Californian, which has resulted in her being exceedingly laid-back about venomous wildlife, and terrified of weather. When not writing urban fantasy (as herself) and science fiction thrillers (as Mira Grant), she likes to watch way too many horror movies, wander around in swamps, record albums of original music, and harass her cats.

Seanan is the author of the October Daye, InCryptid, and Indexing series of urban fantasies; the Newsflesh trilogy; the Parasitology duology; and the "Velveteen vs." superhero shorts. Her cats, Lilly, Alice, and Thomas, are plotting world domination even as we speak, but are easily distracted by feathers on sticks, so mankind is probably safe. For now.

Seanan's favorite things include the X-Men, folklore, and the Black Death. No, seriously. She writes all biographies in the third person, because it's easier that way.

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Kristen S. Walker

Another great entry into the series that introduces new mysteries

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022

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This was a great story, not only to get more information about Cora, but also Regan from Across the Green Grass Fields–although it’s sad that she ended up at the other school. (Regan is intersex and has already faced enough hardship.) All the scenes at the other school were hard to read. But then Sumi helped them escape and rescued a few other girls as well. And hopefully, they learned something which will enable them to help more of the trapped students and teachers in the future.

It’s good that you can read these books in any order, because I realized that I hadn’t read “Come Tumbling Down” yet, which includes the part where Cora meets the Drowned Gods. I guess I accidentally skipped over that one when I was binging the series before. But there was enough information to catch me up so I could follow along. If you’re new to this series, it’s fine to jump in at any point and/or only read the books that sound interesting to you. They all weave together in a unique way, but relevant information is repeated in each book.

I also liked the new characters, especially the mouse girl who couldn’t say her name. It reminded me of the Nutcracker story and the Rat King. I would love to learn more about all these other worlds that get mentioned by other characters. I guess then the series would never end, but I don’t mind it. They’re always short and over too soon!

But the biggest mystery now is the Whitethorn Institute and how it’s related to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children. Is Eleanor really helping her students? Why is the other school so harsh, and why does it need to steal names? With a year between each book, it will be awhile to wait to find out more answers.

LGBTQIA representation: secondary characters (two of the teachers) were an F/F couple. The intersex main character from a previous book is a secondary character in this book, although I don’t think this book mentioned her identity.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2022

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That strange noise you’re hearing? That’s what a contented sigh mixed with an undercurrent of panic sounds like. It’s January so that means I’ve been able to hang out with some Wayward Children, some I already knew and others I’ve just met. Also, it’s January so I now have to wait until the calendar winds its way through all of the other months and says ‘January’ again before I’m allowed to go on my next quest. Yeah, I know.

“No solicitation. No visitors.
No quests.”

In this not-a-quest, we follow Cora, who we already know and love. Cora, who travelled to the Trenches and has quite possibly the best hair ever as a result, broke my heart all over again in this novella. Haunted by her time in the Moors, Cora comes to the very logical but devastating conclusion that if she can only find a way to forget, she will be safe from the Drowned Gods.

“And everyone knew that things from the other side of the door could absolutely leak through into this reality.”

Cora’s decision takes her away from my beloved Eleanor to the Whitethorn Institute, a place where care is weaponised. There we meet more Waywards, their experience of reentry into this world nothing like those we’ve seen so far. I spent much of this book feeling sad and angry and powerless, but I know Waywards and they’re a plucky bunch so hope is never too far away, even when the circumstances look, sound and, dare I say, taste dire.

I love every world I’ve visited so far and every one I’ve heard about in passing. There’s always a part of me, though, that hopes this will be the story of my door, that when I read it I’ll recognise its shape and it will finally open to me. I already know I’m sure, even if my world eventually spits me back out into this one. I’m going to keep believing and it will find me.

The closest I’ve come to finding my door came in this book, explored in only four sentences. The never ending Halloween of Emily’s world sounded right up my alley and I’m hoping to get to explore it further in a future book.

As always, I’m obsessed with Rovina Cai’s illustrations.

While I’m still patiently waiting for the time when Seanan is sure enough to share Kade’s story with us, I’m also still hoping to visit Eleanor’s world, as well as those of the nameless girl and one of the matrons.

“The doors never completely leave us.”

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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022

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You know what's great and simultaneously frustrating? Reading through the Open Door series and racing the end, only to realize your fic is only partially sated. Can't wait for the next one, I'll be treating through then all until then!

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022

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Another excellent installment in the Wayward Children series. This was an unexpected story, and I truly enjoyed it.

I am so glad that Seanan McGuire keeps putting her stories out into the world, and I’ll continue to eagerly devour them!

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022

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Cora makes some hard choices, but they seem to work for her, and they let her help other people find their way too. Intense, and somehow reassuring at the same time. I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next.

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MoonBeam95

Yet another success

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2022

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I've been early awaiting this book from the moment I finished the last one, so I bought the book as soon as it became available and devoured it, and as with the other books in the series I was left wanting more. I loved Coras story and want to see more of the Drowned God's and the Real Headmaster, those poor girls having their names stolen and though her presence was brief I was overjoyed that Marion found her name. Loved that Sumi left the school to find Cora even though it was nothing but rules ect. Can't wait for the next book. X

Elliott

Addictive

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2022

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Every world has its own magic, its own feeling, perfectly encapsulated by McGuire's incredible writing. Even once I surface from each book a part of my heart stays with the dead, the hooflands, the moors, and each beautiful facet of the diamond that is the Wayward Children series. I could read a hundred more books and still not be satisfied.

J O'Sullivan

Heartbreakingly good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2022

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A glorious installment in this series.
Heartbreakingly good, hard to read at times, but with it. Brings together more of the wayward children than before.

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Another fantastic entry in this series

Reviewed in Australia on January 4, 2022

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I have been a diehard fan of the Wayward Children series since the very first book, and this entry does not disappoint. Cora has been a favorite of mine since her appearance in Beneath The Sugar Sky, and I'm glad Seanan continued to follow her story, after her appearance in Come Tumbling Down. I also enjoyed the reappearance of Reagan, from Across the Green Grass Fields, and the new characters/worlds introduced. 'Enjoyed' is perhaps not the word for the new school, but definitely intriguing to see how the sister school handles children who wish to forget their adventures.

klaus marion

Great again!!

Reviewed in Germany on January 17, 2022

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Again a wonderful story about childhood, the question ‚ who am I‘ and how to make the right decisions.
Great again!!

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