Like a River Glorious [Paperback]

The sequel to the New York Timesbestselling and National Book Award longlisted Walk on Earth a Stranger.?

After her harrowing journey west to California, Lee Westfall has finally found a new homeone rich in gold, thanks to her magical power, a power that seems to be changing every day. But this home is rich in other ways, too: with friends who are searching for a place to be themselves, just as she is, and with love. Jeffersonher longtime best friendhasnt stopped trying to win her heart. And Lee is more and more tempted to say yes.

But her uncle Hiram hasnt given up his quest to get Lee and her power under his control. When shes kidnapped and taken to him, Lee sees firsthand the depths of her uncles villainy. Yet Lees magic is growing. Gold no longer simply sings to her, it listens. It obeys her call. Is it enough to destroy her uncle once and for all?

Rae Carson, acclaimed author of the Girl of Fire and Thorns series, takes us deep into the gold fields as she continues this sweeping saga of magic and history, and an unforgettable heroine who must come into her own. Like a River Glorious is the second book in the Gold Seer trilogy.

• Friends to Lovers Romance:He's been her best friend for years, but now Jefferson is determined to win Lees heart. Will she finally let him?
• A Unique Magic System:Lees ability to hear gold is changingnow, the precious metal listens to her and obeys her commands.
• High-Stakes Historical Adventure:When Lee is kidnapped by her ruthless uncle, she'll need more than just her growing powers to survive the dangers of the American West.
• The Gold Seer Trilogy Continues:The epic journey that began in the National Book Award longlistedWalk on Earth a Strangercarries on in this thrilling second installment.

“Carson’s alternate Gold Rush-era setting is fierce and brutal...The socio-politics, too, are complicated.lã-