Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.
Synopsis from Goodreads...Something is wrong in the house Lin's family rented. The clocks tick too slowly. Frost covers the flowerbed, even in a rain storm. And when a secret key marked "Twistrose" arrives for her, Lin finds in a crack in the cellar and unlocks a gate to the world of Sylver. This frozen realm is the home of every dead animal who ever loved a child. Lin is overjoyed to be reunited with Rufus, the pet she buried under the rosebush. But together they must find the missing Winter Prince in order to save Sylver from destruction…and they’re not the only ones hunting for the Prince...
Beginning: "The grave that Lin had made for her friend could not be touched by the wind. Above, the dripping rose-bush flailed, scratching its thorns at the wall. But the whittled cross of twigs and string did not so much as shiver. Instead a lick of rime had crept up to cover the wood with white. Late, Lin Rosenquist would remember this as a sign, the first."
56: "When the last hope is lost, a Twistrose is called.
She tilted her head. The dark colors of the background bled into one another, and she had missed it at first. But now she saw that the wall had tumbled in the middle, so a hole opened into the unknown shadows. On the edge stood a girl with her back turned, with tangled hair and a scruffy-looking sweater."--The Twistrose Key by Tone Almhjell
Comments: I'm so glad that I picked up The Twistrose Key. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. I've also joined Book Beginnings this week. I just haven't had a chance to update the header yet.
What are you reading this week?
I am definitely curious! Love the cover, too. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI also like the cover for this one. It really fits the story. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
DeleteI love the description in thee opening:"a lick of rime" Sounds like a good book.
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I did enjoy The Twistrose Key. The writing was very descriptive, which is one of the things I liked about the book. Thanks for stopping by! :D
DeleteOh gosh. I'd love to read this. I had an imaginary world as a child. You entered through an old tree stump and it was filled with animals. This brings out my imagination!
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That sounds like it must have been fun. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
DeleteIt's sounds like a wonderful read. :-) Have a great week ahead!
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