Whichwood

Embark on a wondrous journey through the land ofWhichwood in this stunning companion to Tahereh Mafis acclaimedbestsellerFurthermore.

AKirkusBest Book of the Year!

Deliciouslydescriptiveprose. . . . Darkly fascinating. Kirkus
Unforgettableheroine.Booklist
Mafis language choices createvisuallyarrestingmoments. Shelf Awareness

Our story begins on a frosty night . . .
Laylee can barely remember the happier times before her beloved mother died.Before her father, driven by grief, lost his wits (and his way) and she wasleft as the sole remainingmordeshoorin the village ofWhichwood, destined to spend her days scrubbing theskins and souls of thedead in preparation for the afterlife. Its become easy to forget and easierstill to ignore not only her ever-increasing loneliness, but the way her overworkedhands are stiffening and turning silver, just like her hair.

But soon, a pair of familiar strangers appear, and Laylees world is turnedupside down as she rediscovers color, magic, and the healing power offriendship.

Lush and enchanting, critically-acclaimed author Tahereh Mafi weaves togetheran all-new magical adventure in this dark, Persian fantasy, a companion totheNew York TimesbestsellingFurthermore.

Indeliciously descriptive prose, the confiding, familiar narrator directlyengages the dear reader with witty asides, explanatory footnotes, and cautionarywarnings as Laylees woeful tale unfolds Mafi uses her built world to interrogate norms andrelationships in our own while never losing sight of her story. Memorable newcharacters experience the restorative power of friendship in this darklyfascinating, somewhat ghoulish sequel toFurthermore.Kirkus,starred review

Its Laylees personal transformation thatshines brightest, giving Mafis singularfantasy an equally unforgettable heroine.Booklist,starred review

Whichwood,Tahereh Mafis companion novel toFurthermore, is as absorbing as(if not more than) its predecessor. Mafis language choices create visuallyarresting moments. Deftly explores several appealing themes, including thehealing power of friendship and the resilience to overcome adversity in herwhimsical, Persian-inspired fantasy world.Shelf Awareness,starred review