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BOOKLIST: "This coming-of-age epic maintains its dramatic tension from the first scene. Vandervort imbues each of the novel's scenes with a fine se... read full description

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Jul 07, 2010
Julia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sheltered, naive Princess Ki'leah runs away from her courtly life to be with her lover, only to instead accidentally fall in with a motley group of heroes from a secret society who are out to save the world from an ancient evil. But was it an accident? Her upbringing as high princess has unwittingly prepared her with exactly the knowledge needed to solve the riddles that show how to defeat the evil Sorcerer-Goddess Lyarra. She joins the quest and truly comes into her own as a strong, brave, and More...
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Aug 20, 2011
Zoe rated it: 5 of 5 stars
awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My mom wrote it.
EVERYBODY READ IT!!!!!
vote for this book on lists such as "amazing young adult reads" and "best survival stories" plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Feb 02, 2010
Iska rated it: 5 of 5 stars
In a word...FANTASTIC!!
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Apr 24, 2011
Jennifer rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by Marta Morrison for TeensReadToo.com

I enjoyed this book so much that I ordered the next one in the series the minute that I was finished with it. I even wrote to the author to congratulate her on a wonderful read. I haven't read high-quest fantasy in a long time; they just weren't very exciting anymore.

When I started THE SONG AND THE SORCERESS I was greatly surprised, because there were so many great characters! I loved the main character the most. Ki'leah is a More...
Apr 22, 2010
Akwhepworth rated it: 4 of 5 stars
If you're in the mood for an engaging escape book, this is it. Well paced with interesting characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely read the sequel.
Oct 07, 2011
Katrina added it
First in a series, with not-your-average fantasy heroine princess. Went in directions I wasn't expecting, which is always good.
Dec 01, 2009
Westcot2000 rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Started out a little slow due to character building, but couldn't put it down once it got going. I can't wait for a sequel.
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Mar 24, 2010
6burkes rated it: 5 of 5 stars
LOVE this book!! A great story about a young girl becoming a leader...LOVED IT!!! Can't wait for the 2nd book!
Nov 06, 2009
Nicole rated it: 3 of 5 stars
i'd give this a 3 and a 1/2. engaging quest with likable characters.
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Jul 26, 2011
Rachel rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Wow. Given that I've had this book finished for about 2 weeks, and I don't remember anything from it, it must not have been that good. On the other hand, I did finish it, so it couldn't have been terrible. Good to know.
Sep 11, 2010
Ginger rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Very engaging story and great characters. I love the world Kim has created. Excellent writing!
Jan 02, 2012
Heather rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 22, 2011
J.a. rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 02, 2011
Bethany rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 07, 2011
Glenn marked it as to-read
Nov 17, 2011
Karin rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 30, 2011
Cynthia marked it as to-read
Jul 29, 2011
Sarah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jun 26, 2011
Victoria marked it as to-read
Jun 09, 2011
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Feb 08, 2012
Ann rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jul 21, 2011
Maureen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jun 06, 2011
Pablo rated it: 5 of 5 stars
May 20, 2011
Patti marked it as to-read
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