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Should I read this book? I was reading the summary and it sounded pretty good, and then I got to the second paragraph where goddamn Prince Charming comes swooping in. Is this another Teen Girl Finds Romance, Is Absorbed By Romance, Is All About The Romance, (And Coincidentally Saves World) book?

sam_i_be Personally I think the summary is misleading...not in fact but just in tone, because this book really isn't like that at all. There is a romance, but …morePersonally I think the summary is misleading...not in fact but just in tone, because this book really isn't like that at all. There is a romance, but the book certainly isn't just about that, and is quite tongue-in-cheek about 'typical' romance. Chime is beautiful, unconventional, and is more about Briony saving herself than saving the world. AND it has one of the best character voices I've ever read.

The review over at the Someday My Printz Will Come blog describes the book really well in my opinion, and the comparison to Daughter of Smoke and Bone on SLJ's Battle of the Books site discusses the romance (mild spoilers in the former, but I read the review before the book and it didn't impede my enjoyment). Here are links to both reviews:

http://blogs.slj.com/printzblog/2011/...
http://blogs.slj.com/battleofthebooks...(less)

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Is this a young adult book?

Cassandra Yup! Main character is 17, it's got coming-of-age vibes, and generally will appeal to 14-18 y/os, I think…moreYup! Main character is 17, it's got coming-of-age vibes, and generally will appeal to 14-18 y/os, I think(less)

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What is Eldric's last name?????????? I can't remember!!!!!!

Sheryl Hill Are you talking about Mr. Clayborne's son? Can't say as I know.…moreAre you talking about Mr. Clayborne's son? Can't say as I know.(less)

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Is it gorey? Someone said something about a severed hand? I'm pretty weak stomached if it's going to get explicit.

Kathy The severed hand is the "goriest" section that you'll encounter. And it doesn't go into that much detail anyway.…moreThe severed hand is the "goriest" section that you'll encounter. And it doesn't go into that much detail anyway.(less)

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