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388 pp.
| Philomel |
January, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-399-15960-2$18.99
(4)
YANightshade series.
Ember (Rift) and her order (including Barrow, her love and mentor) flee their corrupt leader Eira and the malevolent sorcerer Bosque Mar. Ember soon returns as a spy to help overthrow them--and uncovers horrifying medical/magical experiments. As part of her deception Ember assumes stereotypically female clothing and behavior, losing (disappointingly) much of her previous moxie. Supernatural dangers provide plenty of action and suspense.