FICTION

The Dark Lord Clementine

by Sarah Jean Horwitz
Algonquin. Oct. 2019. 336p. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781616208943.
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Gr 4-7–Clementine has always tried to be as bad as possible, following the example of her father, the Dark Lord Elithor, who strives to terrify the local villagers with dastardly deeds. Everything changes when Lord Elithor starts to lose his power at the hands of a mysterious witch. Clementine’s quest to save her father brings her a host of new experiences and leads her to question her commitment to being truly evil. Horwitz has created a perfect blend of wit and heart in this fresh fantasy adventure. Even secondary characters are given intriguing personalities and well-developed backstories, and the plot is paced just quickly enough to keep young people guessing. Fans of Shrek-style fractured fairy tales will especially enjoy having their expectations upended.
VERDICT Highly recommended, this title will keep a wide variety of readers entertained with its compelling characters and witty twists on the fairy-tale universe.
Reviewed by Gesse Stark-Smith, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR , Nov 01, 2019

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