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| Title | : | Borderline (The Arcadia Project #1) |
| Author | : | Mishell Baker |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 390 pages |
| Published | : | March 1st 2016 by Saga Press |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Urban Fantasy. Mystery. Fiction. Fairies. Fae. Paranormal |
Mishell Baker
Paperback | Pages: 390 pages Rating: 3.87 | 3944 Users | 766 Reviews
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A year ago Millie lost her legs and her filmmaking career in a failed suicide attempt. Just when she's sure the credits have rolled on her life story, she gets a second chance with the Arcadia Project: a secret organization that polices the traffic to and from a parallel reality filled with creatures straight out of myth and fairy tales.For her first assignment, Millie is tasked with tracking down a missing movie star, who also happens to be a nobleman of the Seelie Court. To find him, she'll have to smooth talk Hollywood power players and uncover the surreal and sometimes terrifying truth behind the glamour of Tinseltown. But stronger forces than just her inner demons are sabotaging her progress, and if she fails to unravel the conspiracy behind the noble's disappearance, not only will she be out on the streets, but the shattering of a centuries-old peace could spark an all-out war between worlds.
No pressure.
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| Original Title: | Borderline |
| ISBN: | 1481429787 (ISBN13: 9781481429788) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Arcadia Project #1 |
| Characters: | Millie Roper, Caryl Vallo, Teo Salazar, Amanda Davis |
| Literary Awards: | Nebula Award Nominee for Best Novel (2016), Locus Award Nominee for Best First Novel (2017), World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (2017), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Adult Literature (2019), James Tiptree Jr. Award Nominee (2016) |
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Ratings: 3.87 From 3944 Users | 766 ReviewsCommentary Based On Books Borderline (The Arcadia Project #1)
Updated 2/16/19Bumping up to 4 stars. Is it possible I am a little less shallow, because my opinion on not-enough-romance completely changed? Plus, why didnt I mention how great the concept of Echo (a fairy soul mate) is? And how heartbreaking Millies situation is in that respect? Compensates greatly for the lack of smut.Original review3.5 starsA solid urban fantasy novel. The fae lore is not entirely new here, but the characters are. MC is a double amputee with a border personality disorder,So a queer double-amputee with borderline personality disorder walks into an urban fantasy novel about Hollywood and fairies...Borderline, Mishell Baker's debut novel, begins with an awesome first line: "It was midmorning on a Monday when magic walked into my life wearing a beige Ann Taylor suit and sensible flats." It perfectly sets the tone for a neo-noirish urban fantasy narrated with endearing flair. We first meet Millicent Roper in a psychiatric center, recovering from a suicide attempt
4 of 5 stars at The BiblioSanctum https://bibliosanctum.com/2016/07/08/...Im so glad I finally got the chance to read Borderline. I admit I havent been trying out a lot of new urban fantasy lately, since after a while so many of the common themes start to run together until I cant keep the different stories straight in my head anymore. Borderline, though, is special. Very special. Its completely invigorating and just what I needed to rekindle my excitement for the genre.The story, which I
4.5 stars. I loved this fast-paced story of Millie Roper and how she gets involved with the Arcadia Project. Millie, with her borderline personality disorder and her missing legs thanks to a suicide attempt off a building, is often her own worst enemy, saying and doing things that push others away and leave herself bereft of support.The Arcadia project and all the hints of the other world are fascinating, and I found the author's use of mental illness in the characters made for a fractious but
The nitty-gritty: A delightful blend of fantasy, the modern-day film industry, and quirky characters that will make you smile. It was midmorning on a Monday when magic walked into my life wearing a beige Ann Taylor suit and sensible flats. Ive been salivating over this amazing cover for months now, and I was so excited to be able to read Mishell Bakers debut. I thought I was going to get one type of story, but ultimately Borderline blew me away with its oddbut somehow workablecombination of
Borderline is an amazing book in every way. While the story is fairly straightforward, Mishell Baker has made it something special in the telling.Borderline is fillied with deeply flawed characters, but Baker lets them be who they are without any apologies and the story is that much richer for it. Her writing is fresh and visual and feels intensely personal throughout. This book is going on my favourites shelf for 2016; it is a clear standout.Baker has established herself as a talent to watch
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