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316 pp.
| HarperTeen |
January, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-209109-3$17.99
(4)
YA
Mystical demon slayer Kira is the prince's bodyguard. When a demon invasion forces her and the prince to flee, they must decipher an ancient prophecy to save their kingdom. In spite of good structure, a vivid ancient-Asia setting, and exciting fight scenes, flat characters and Kira's inability to acknowledge her own emotions never take this book beyond a generic magical-savior tale. Glos.