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YA
The rebellion against the evil king of Alban builds to a final battle in which protagonist Neryn's ability to call forth the magical "fey" folk holds the key to victory. Plotting is languidly paced but immersive, underlaid by well-developed relationships, an impressively detailed ensemble cast, and a fully realized world. A good bet for fans of Garth Nix and Melina Marchetta.