A Skinful of Shadows
A Skinful of Shadows is a 2017 dark fantasy and ghost story novel by Frances Hardinge. Key subjects include family secrets, families, girls and spirit possession.
12 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list.
At about 415 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2018 — Best Young Adult Book (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote A Skinful of Shadows?
A Skinful of Shadows was written by Frances Hardinge and first published in 2017.
What genre is A Skinful of Shadows?
It is usually shelved as Dark Fantasy and Ghost Stories.
How long is A Skinful of Shadows?
The median edition has 415 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to A Skinful of Shadows?
Readers who like it often enjoy Belladonna, The Hazel Wood and Little Thieves.
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