Girls of Paper and Fire is a 2018 young adultfantasy novel by Natasha Ngan. It is the first book in the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy.[1][2][3] The book explores a forbidden romance between two girls who were picked to become one their king's eight new concubines.[4] The book was touted by the American Library Association as a love story between two women which is considered to be unique in young adult fantasy.[5]
The novel is set the Chinese-Malaysia-inspired[6] fictional kingdom Ikhara, in which there are three castes, Moon Caste, also called Demons, with full animal-like features on a humanoid form; Steel Caste, humans with partial animal demon features; and Paper Caste, fully human. The Moon Caste is considered the ruling caste, ruling over the others, while the Paper Caste is considered the lowest caste, often likened to objects more than people. Every year eight girls from Paper Caste are chosen as "Paper Girls" to serve the Demon King as sex slaves.
The book tells the story of Lei a seventeen year old girl who is chosen as the ninth Paper Girl. Paper Girls are not allowed to take lovers, but during her rigorous training to become a suitable Paper Girl, Lei falls for Wren, another Paper Girl. Fearing for her life after refusing the king, Lei desperately tries to find a way to escape, not only for herself, but for Wren too.
Charactersedit
Lei, a seventeen year old girl from the Paper caste with golden eyes, which are a sign of good luck. It is because of her eyes that she is summoned to be the ninth Paper Girl, a concubine to the Demon King. At the Women's Court Lei is trained to become a proper Paper Girl, and falls for Wren even though it is prohibited.
Wren, a Paper Caste girl chosen to become a Paper Girl alongside Lei and seven other girls. Closed off at first, she slowly starts opening up to Lei and the two begin a forbidden relationship.
The Demon King, a bull demon and ruler of Ikhara.
Aoki, one of the Paper Girls and Lei's best friend. Over her time staying at the Women's Court she develops feelings for the Demon King.
Blue, one of the Paper Girls. Daughter of one of the few aristocratic Paper families in the kingdom of Ikhara, she looks down on Lei and treats her cruelly from time to time.
Mariko, Blue's friend who is banished from the palace with the word 烂 (Chinese: làn, meaning: rotten) carved into her forehead, after her relationship with a soldier is discovered.
Zhen and Zhin, twins and Paper Girls, from one of the few aristocratic Paper families in the kingdom of Ikhara.
Chenna, one of the Paper Girls.
Rue, a Paper Caste girl who used an enchantment on herself to become a Paper Girl. After she was discovered she was banished from the palace.
Backgroundedit
This novel explores topics of sexual assault, homophobia, and the commodification of women's bodies. The author herself is a survivor of sexual abuse, stating that it was important to her to introduce these topics to teens in a sensible manner, while not exploiting the (sexual) violence perpetrated for shock value.[7]
^"Children's Book Review: Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan. Little, Brown/Patterson, $18.99 (336p) ISBN 978-0-316-56136-5". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
^"The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup". the Guardian. 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
^"Natasha Ngan on Winter 2018–2019 Kids' Indie Next List Top Pick "Girls of Paper and Fire"". the American Booksellers Association. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
^Newlin, Rachel (2018-11-29). "Book review: Girls of Paper and Fire, by Natasha Ngan". Rainbow Round Table Book and Media Reviews. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
^"Natasha Ngan Shares the Influences Behind Her Asian-Inspired YA Fantasy". Goodreads. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
^Holm |, Katrina Niidas. "Q & A with Natasha Ngan". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
^"Young Adult Hardcover Books - Best Sellers - Books - Nov. 25, 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
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of Paper and Fire seriesGenreYoung adult FantasyPublisherLittle Brown and CompanyPublication date2018Pages336 first edition hardback ISBN978 0 316 56136 5 first edition hardback Followed byGirls of Storm and Shadow Contents 1 Plot Summary 2 Characters 3 Background 4 Reception 5 ReferencesPlot Summary editThe novel is set the Chinese Malaysia inspired 6 fictional kingdom Ikhara in which there are three castes Moon Caste also called Demons with full animal like features on a humanoid form Steel Caste humans with partial animal demon features and Paper Caste fully human The Moon Caste is considered the ruling caste ruling over the others while the Paper Caste is considered the lowest caste often likened to objects more than people Every year eight girls from Paper Caste are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the Demon King as sex slaves The book tells the story of Lei a seventeen year old girl who is chosen as the ninth Paper Girl Paper Girls are not allowed to take lovers but during her rigorous training to become a suitable Paper Girl Lei falls for Wren another Paper Girl Fearing for her life after refusing the king Lei desperately tries to find a way to escape not only for herself but for Wren too Characters editLei a seventeen year old girl from the Paper caste with golden eyes which are a sign of good luck It is because of her eyes that she is summoned to be the ninth Paper Girl a concubine to the Demon King At the Women s Court Lei is trained to become a proper Paper Girl and falls for Wren even though it is prohibited Wren a Paper Caste girl chosen to become a Paper Girl alongside Lei and seven other girls Closed off at first she slowly starts opening up to Lei and the two begin a forbidden relationship The Demon King a bull demon and ruler of Ikhara Aoki one of the Paper Girls and Lei s best friend Over her time staying at the Women s Court she develops feelings for the Demon King Blue one of the Paper Girls Daughter of one of the few aristocratic Paper families in the kingdom of Ikhara she looks down on Lei and treats her cruelly from time to time Mariko Blue s friend who is banished from the palace with the word 烂 Chinese lan meaning rotten carved into her forehead after her relationship with a soldier is discovered Zhen and Zhin twins and Paper Girls from one of the few aristocratic Paper families in the kingdom of Ikhara Chenna one of the Paper Girls Rue a Paper Caste girl who used an enchantment on herself to become a Paper Girl After she was discovered she was banished from the palace Background editThis novel explores topics of sexual assault homophobia and the commodification of women s bodies The author herself is a survivor of sexual abuse stating that it was important to her to introduce these topics to teens in a sensible manner while not exploiting the sexual violence perpetrated for shock value 7 Reception editGirls of Paper and Fire debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List for Young Adult Hardcover 8 References edit GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE Kirkus Reviews Children s Book Review Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan Little Brown Patterson 18 99 336p ISBN 978 0 316 56136 5 PublishersWeekly com Retrieved 2021 11 06 The best recent science fiction fantasy and horror reviews roundup the Guardian 2018 11 09 Retrieved 2021 11 06 Natasha Ngan on Winter 2018 2019 Kids Indie Next List Top Pick Girls of Paper and Fire the American Booksellers Association 2018 11 12 Retrieved 2024 03 25 Newlin Rachel 2018 11 29 Book review Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan Rainbow Round Table Book and Media Reviews Retrieved 2024 01 02 Natasha Ngan Shares the Influences Behind Her Asian Inspired YA Fantasy Goodreads 2018 10 30 Retrieved 2024 03 25 Holm Katrina Niidas Q amp A with Natasha Ngan PublishersWeekly com Retrieved 2024 03 25 Young Adult Hardcover Books Best Sellers Books Nov 25 2018 The New York Times The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2024 03 25 nbsp This article about a novel of the 2010s with 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