Cashore never misses the bestsellers lists. That said, this harrowing adventure is probably best for libraries where the rest of the series already has readers.
A unique bildungsroman about growing up with an inconsistent and absent mother that is grounded in Iloh’s expert craftsmanship for character and setting. An excellent purchase for high school libraries.
An important title displaying the complexities of Latinx culture and of finding a sense of self set against the backdrop of trying to catch a murderer, this story will keep readers on the edge with danger lurking behind every corner.
Timely and extraordinary, teen readers will find themselves immersed in this timeless world—if they can get past the unfamiliar prose style. Highly recommended.