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489 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet |
May, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-2484-8$19.95
(2)
YA
Caverna, an underground city, thrives through production of magical consciousness-influencing luxuries--mind-altering cheeses, wines that erase memories--perhaps making up for the inhabitants' shared disability: they're incapable of making facial expressions naturally. Into Caverna's artificial court lands apprentice cheese-maker Neverfell, whose unique facial mobility and transparent feelings are so dangerous she must wear a mask. Hardinge's imagination here is--as ever--ebullient, lavish, and original.
Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2017