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It's rare that I read a book I can respect all of, but this one definitely hit a home run. It had a world different enough that I could appreciate the fantasy but that felt very grounded - as though the author didn't have to strive to make up any details. The main characters were realistically flawed, the storyline kept me reading all night (a sure hallmark of a good book) and the twist was unexpected and horrifying (and I am rarely horrified about a book unless it strives to be unnecessarily gr
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"I can't remember when I last was this impressed by a new fantasy. Kristin Cashore's voice is fresh and fluent. The characters are memorable, the plot filled with surprises-all of which are entirely plausible-and the end result is a story that you tear through so that you can immediately start again at the beginning and read it with the care it deserves. A truly spectacular novel."
The review is by Susan Hirschman, Founder of Greenwillow Books. I say "ditto".
I devoured it in two sittings (had to ...more
The review is by Susan Hirschman, Founder of Greenwillow Books. I say "ditto".
I devoured it in two sittings (had to ...more
I really liked this book!
A good YA fiction. I like that the girl is a strong woman and the guy that likes her is okay with that. There is a one part in the book....but really doesn't go into ANY detail. BUT. . .
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