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So This Is How It Ends

Avatars #1 / 3
by Tui T. Sutherland
So This Is How It Ends (Avatars #1) by Tui T. Sutherland
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The end of the world is only the beginning.

From New York to Los Angeles, Chile to Egypt, five teens awake to find their cities eerily deserted. Why have they survived when so many others haven't? What force connects them to one another? Moving north, south, east, and west, they are pulled together to fight the ultimate battle in a war they never knew about – a war that has been raging since the dawn of time.

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FantasyYoung Adult
Release date: 2006

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Tui T. Sutherland

Tui T. Sutherland

Tui T. Sutherland is a name that many readers have come to associate with immersive world-building, unforgettable characters, and epic storytelling. Best known for her Wings of Fire series, Tui has captured the hearts of readers with her captivating tales of dragons, heroes, and complex moral dilemmas. Her books are celebrated for their vivid imagery and emotional depth, blending fantasy and adventure in ways that resonate deeply with young readers and adults alike.

Born in Venezuela and raised in the United States, Tui's multicultural background has deeply influenced her storytelling. Her love for literature began early, drawing inspiration from the books she devoured as a child—stories of magical worlds, mythical creatures, and the personal growth of characters who faced seemingly insurmountable odds. This foundation laid the groundwork for the epic narratives that would later shape her career as a writer.

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Tui's Wings of Fire series has become a staple of middle-grade fantasy, earning a dedicated fanbase that spans the globe. The series, which delves into the lives of dragon tribes, weaves themes of identity, friendship, and destiny, bringing to life a world where the stakes are as high as the soaring heights of the dragons themselves. But Tui’s storytelling doesn’t just stop at dragons; her characters are intricately drawn, facing challenges that mirror the complexity of real-world issues, all while navigating a richly constructed world filled with magic and mystery.

Her writing style is both engaging and accessible, with a unique ability to craft action-packed narratives that are underpinned by profound emotional depth. Readers often find themselves rooting for her characters, not just because they’re heroes, but because they’re relatable, grappling with challenges that reflect universal themes of growth, belonging, and courage.

Beyond Wings of Fire, Tui has written a variety of other works, including the Menagerie series, which takes a darker, more mysterious turn into the world of magical creatures. Each new series showcases her versatility and ability to create unique worlds and compelling plots that captivate the imagination.

Tui’s success has garnered recognition, with her books appearing on numerous best-seller lists and receiving praise for their ability to spark imagination and inspire readers of all ages. Whether she's crafting stories about the internal struggles of a young dragon or exploring the relationships between complex characters, Tui’s work continues to push the boundaries of what fantasy literature can achieve.

In her own words, Tui once said, "The best stories are the ones that transport you to a new world, but also leave you changed when you return." And with each book she writes, Tui does exactly that—offering her readers not just a chance to escape, but to reflect, grow, and understand themselves a little better through the adventures she creates.

Avatars

Avatars consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

So This Is How It Ends (Avatars #1)
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Shadow Falling (Avatars #2)
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Kingdom of Twilight (Avatars #3)
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