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398 pp.
| Cavendish |
October, 2006 |
TradeISBN 0-7614-5320-2$16.99
(4)
YA
After a magical attack on her country, Avielle is the sole survivor of the royal family. Hated and feared for her resemblance to an evil (and racially "other") forebear, Avielle must come to terms with her appearance and magical powers in order to save her subjects. Avielle is sometimes naive, but her character arc is well developed, illuminating a new and interesting world.