Where There Be Spies - (Outersphere) by Alby C Williams (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Monsters, magic, and mischief abound once more in the spellbinding sequel to Where There Be Monsters, perfect for fans of The Marvellers and Amari and the Night Brothers.

Glory Brown is finally set to start her training as a junior spherinaut at the Parliamentarium. Will she turn out to be an owl, a bee, a fox, or a magpie, like her mama? She's been waiting a lifetime for this adventure . . . and yet all she wants to do is make her family proud and try not to be homesick for the Seam and all its charm.

As Glory struggles to find her place as the new kid--one with a lot of questions and a soft spot for monsters--she's also coping with the after-effects of Paxton's treachery, like the curse that still plagues her. In fact, the worlds of the Outersphere are all in the process of recovering--and Glory suspects they haven't seen the last of Paxton, either.

When top secret spherinautical charts go missing, parcels are tampered with, and the pocket-orreries go haywire, the Parliamentarium of Junior Spherinauts plunges into chaos. Now, Glory, Marcus, and their new friends must work together to figure out who the thief is and if they have what it takes to save the worlds again.

Review Quotes

Praise for Where There Be Monsters:

"Brimming with unique monsterfolk, a fleshed-out magic system, and a collection of colorful worlds, this book is an immersive reading experience. An innovative fantasy series that brings much-needed representation to the genre." --School Library Journal

"Combines fantasy and science in fun, creative ways. An enchanting story." --Kirkus Reviews

"An interesting sf-fantasy adventure that sets up a series." --Booklist

"A twisting maze of intrigue and adventure, Where There Be Monsters has kindness and comfort at its core. Readers will be sucked into the Outersphere, an intricate world of light and shadow, by magic, monsters, and Glory's insatiable curiosity!" --Anna Meriano, author of Love Sugar Magic

"The magic in Glory's world is like nothing I've read before. It shimmers when you least expect it, so that you catch your breath and steel yourself to take a step into the Outersphere." --Marti Dumas, author of the Wildseed Witch trilogy