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Taranta, Mary
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Determined to understand her dead mother's motives and to protect her younger sister, Faris (Shimmer and Burn) sacrifices her relationship with North, heir to the throne. But helping North and his new bride reveals unexpected secrets. The complicated blood magic of Taranta's fantasy world engagingly brings both destruction and power; this second entry's extensive focus on Faris's reflections and feelings (somewhat) slows the pace.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
(3)
YA
Desperate to save her younger sister from slavery, Faris makes an uncomfortable alliance with Princess Bryn, and together they flee their homeland in search of foreign allies. Aided by a powerful, attractive magician with his own secrets, Faris struggles with the moral cost of her choices. Taranta's novel includes a complicated political world and a plethora of plot twists before setting up a sequel.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
2 reviews
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