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407 pp.
| Dial |
January, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8037-3504-0$17.99
(3)
YA
Accused of witchcraft in the midst of political unrest, Tess escapes execution--and a life of beatings. Befriending Wilde Island's missing prince and discovering her half-fairy parentage, Tess throws herself into danger for friends and country. Carey avoids every pitfall of her premise; the narrative benefits from excellent prose, a tough heroine, and few easy answers.