When Theodosia was six years old, she was forced to watch as her country was overtaken and her mother, the queen, was assassinated. For the past ten years, she has survived by pretending to be subservient to the new king by quietly submitting to his cruel games. Now 16, she is reunited with her childhood best friend, a rebel who convinces her to fight for her people before they fade away forever. To protect her country, she agrees to kill the crown prince, a young man who is the opposite of his father and seems to be falling for her. As her feelings grow confusing, Theodosia must struggle to decide how far she is willing to go to reclaim her legacy and protect her people. I loved the first installment in this new fantasy series. I was intrigued with the magic of the realm, which was housed in special gems, and hoarded by the invaders. I cheered for Theodosia as she fought against years of abuse and humiliation to find her power and freedom, and I am excited to see where her heart will follow. Recommended!
Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian
When Theodosia was six years old, she was forced to watch as her country was overtaken and her mother, the queen, was assassinated. For the past ten years, she has survived by pretending to be subservient to the new king by quietly submitting to his cruel games. Now 16, she is reunited with her childhood best friend, a rebel who convinces her to fight for her people before they fade away forever. To protect her country, she agrees to kill the crown prince, a young man who is the opposite of his father and seems to be falling for her. As her feelings grow confusing, Theodosia must struggle to decide how far she is willing to go to reclaim her legacy and protect her people. I loved the first installment in this new fantasy series. I was intrigued with the magic of the realm, which was housed in special gems, and hoarded by the invaders. I cheered for Theodosia as she fought against years of abuse and humiliation to find her power and freedom, and I am excited to see where her heart will follow. Recommended!
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The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang Prince Sebastian's parents may be planning his wedding, but he has very different plans. He has a secret identity. He loves to dress in stunning dresses, transforming into Lady Crystallia. With the help of Frances, a talented, young dressmaker, Lady Crystallia becomes the toast of Paris. Everyone wants to dress like her. In order to keep Crystallia's true identity secret, Frances must stay a secret, which is stifling the future of the talented designer. With so many secrets, it is only a matter of time before the truth is uncovered. In its wake, the prince and Frances will find out who truly loves them, the power of forgiveness, and what the future can be for those who dream. My daughter read this graphic novel before me, and she loved it so much that she read it seven times in a row! I read it, and I fell in love as well with this story of complex characters, beautiful dresses, unyielding dreams, and true love. This modern day fairy tale is gem that readers of every age will treasure. I have read many graphic novels, and this is one of the best ever. Highly, highly recommended! The Cruel Prince by Holly Black When Jude was seven, she watched as a fairy knight murdered her parents and whisked she and her sisters to the fairy realm. Even though humans are despised by most fair folk, Jude has grown to love this dark and magical realm and longs to become a knight like her adoptive father. By becoming a knight, she will have the power to stop some of the most evil fairies, especially the cruel Prince Cardan, who delights in torturing her. When a horrific betrayal threatens to destroy her world, Jude will find out how far she is willing to go to make things right. This wicked and wonderful tale will ensnare you. Jude is brave and brutal as she fights not to be corrupted while fighting to the death to make the fairy realm better. As the lines between right and wrong begin to blur, Black makes the reader question what truly makes someone good or evil. Black knows how to create characters that grip you and a plot that will shock you. I can't wait to read the upcoming book in the series, The Wicked King, to see what new dark twists will happen. Highly recommended! Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young Although Vikings committed atrocious crimes, a fascinating new piece of information has been discovered that shows they may have been brutal but they were feminists. Viking women fought alongside men. This is the story of one such warrior. In the great battle with their rival clan, Eelyne discovers that the brother she believed was dead is not fighting for the enemy. When she is captured by this enemy, Eelyne has to reconsider everything she has been taught was true if she and her way of life are going to survive. I loved this fierce tale of battle, belief, and transformation. Eelyne is a brutal and poweful fighter, like Wonder Woman but more vicious. the battle scenes are bloody, and the relationship are messy. You can't help being fascinating by this fascinating and original tale. Highly recommended! |
AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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