New York, NY / December 15, 2022:
John Huddles’ Asha of the Air named one of 2022’s Best Books by Kirkus Reviews.
‘A rich, dreamy tale that’s infused with spirituality.
… Immersive and
beautiful.’
PRAISE FOR
ASHA OF THE AIR:
“Immersive and beautiful—a tragic romance that will appeal to lovers of diverse, original storytelling.” … “A rich, dreamy tale that’s infused with spirituality.”
— KIRKUS REVIEWS
(starred review)
“A dreamy fable of love, betrayal, and one woman’s journey of self-discovery, overflowing with mythic elements.” … “Huddles’s writing reads like a dreamlike poem, and this thoughtful take on growing into oneself will resonate with fans of intricate poetic worldbuilding.”
— PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“An original mythology all its own.” … “Equal parts magical adventure and spiritual inquiry.” … “Elegant, sophisticated storytelling.”
— FOREWORD REVIEWS
“Truly unique” ... “like nothing I’ve ever read before” ... “poetic and highly emotive” ... “a highly original new narrative that carries many transcendent messages to its readers” ... "a deeply thought-provoking fantasy read."
— K.C. Finn (United Kingdom)
(USA Today and Amazon best-selling author)
“Fast” ... “fantastic” ... “I felt an instant connection with Asha."
— Rabia Tanveer (Pakistan)
for Readers’ Favorite Reviews
"With a story drenched deep in lore and myth, Huddles incorporates a delicious blend of Western and South Asian influences to create something that not only feels authentic and unique but also thoroughly entertaining.”
— Pikasho Deka
for Readers’ Favorite Reviews
“Filled with science, fantasy, history, and mysticism” ... “This novel is a reminder that we must preserve planet Earth.” ... "A delightful story recommended to readers of all ages.”
— Natalie Soine (South Africa)
for Readers’ Favorite Reviews
"John Huddles’ new novel, ASHA OF THE AIR, is a master class in fantasy worldbuilding, full of archetype-disrupting men and women, and thumping with relevance for today’s world.”
— CORTIS.COM
(read the feature article here)
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Available through: Ingram, Baker & Taylor
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“Impressively written and directed by John Huddles.”
“Unusually creative and ambitious.”
“Packed with smart, provocative ideas.”
—Los Angeles Times
“Sneakily beautiful, remarkably thoughtful.”
“[Filled with] bravura fantasy sequences.”
“[An] adventure film of ideas.”
— Filmmaker Magazine
“One of the smartest movies for teens in recent memory.”
—Lucy Mukerjee, Senior Programmer, Tribeca Film Festival
“Huddles’ literary debut is a brisk, delightful story.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“A boy and his robot move to Earth’s moon in John Huddles’s wonderful Boon on the Moon.”
— Foreword Reviews
John is a graduate of the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles ...
... as well as the Johns Hopkins University’s Nitze School of Advanced International Studies in Washington D.C.
... and Brown University, where he was a history major, editor-in-chief of the school’s student magazine, and one of Brown’s first-ever Undergraduate Writing Fellows.