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329 pp.
| Penguin/Dawson |
June, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-5254-2868-8$17.99
(2)
YA
Aspen Quick participates in the long-standing family ritual of preventing a magical, sentient Cliff from falling and destroying a town. Aspen is cocky about his magical abilities, using them casually and cruelly (e.g., trying to steal his best friend's girl). The story's fantasy elements are well structured; the "dude"-heavy dialogue is entertaining; and the characters (some of whom learn their lessons) are can't-look-away wicked.
Reviewer: Sian Gaetano
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2016