{"product_id":"the-vermilion-emporium-hardcover","title":"The Vermilion Emporium - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJamie Pacton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo teens discover the secrets of a magical curiosity shop in a story of timeless love and deadly consequences. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe heart-wrenching story of \u003ci\u003eThe Radium Girls\u003c\/i\u003e meets the enchanting world of \u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle. \u003c\/i\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Starless Sea \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDivine Rivals\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"[A] hauntingly romantic fantasy adventure.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt was a day for finding things...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the morning Twain, a lonely boy with a knack for danger, discovers a strand of starlight on the cliffs outside of Severon, a mysterious curiosity shop appears in town. Meanwhile, Quinta, the ordinary daughter of an extraordinary circus performer, chases rumors of the shop, the Vermilion Emporium, desperate for a way to live up to her mother's magical legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Quinta meets Twain outside of the Emporium, two things happen: One, Quinta is sure she's infatuated with this starlight boy, who uses his charm to hide his scars. Two, they enter the store and discover a book that teaches them how to weave starlight into lace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSoon, their lace catches the eye of the Casorina, the ruler of Severon. She commissions Quinta and Twain to make her a starlight dress and will reward them handsomely enough to make their dreams come true. However, they can't sew a dress without more material, and the secret to starlight's origins has been lost for decades. As Quinta and Twain search the Emporium for answers, though, they discover the secret might not have actually been lost--but destroyed. And likely, for good reason. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful and romantic adventure set in a whimsically magical world. \u003ci\u003eThe Vermilion Emporium\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light into the darkest spaces. It's about healing in a world shrouded with despair and discovering a spark of magic when you need it most.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamie Pacton\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-nominated young adult and middle grade author, who writes swoony, funny, magical books across genres. \u003ci\u003eThe Vermilion Emporium \u003c\/i\u003eis her YA fantasy debut. When she's not writing, she's teaching college English, obsessively reading obscure history, hiking, baking, or playing video games. \u003ci\u003eThe Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly\u003c\/i\u003e is her Young Adult debut and her sophomore novel, \u003ci\u003eLucky Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, released from Page Street in May 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 x 7.5 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42151540654215,"sku":"9781682634882","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0dfa89f9b61809112cd144a2e2bc07fb_379d7da6-ae8b-425c-b1fc-337259281efc.webp?v=1733207764","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-vermilion-emporium-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}