4 Stars
Question 1: Which death do you choose? A. Death by hanging?
B. Death by poison given to you by a hot guy?
If you chose B, this book is for you!
Okay, that was my attempt at witty humor. Anyways...
I loved this book. A lot. It's not your typical Young Adult novel. I don't really even consider it Young Adult, I found it in the Science Fiction section thank you very much.
Maria V. Snyder paints and world that is different than one we've encountered before. Instead of a magical kingdom, we're transported to a militarized country with zones and generals. Everyone is identified by the color of their clothes based on what district they're in. It's a very controlled environment, but there are some positives that one would not expect to see. For example, women are allowed positions of power. This doesn't seem like it fits with this environment, but you soon learn why. There's mystery, action and some romance.
Yelena is possibly one of my favorite heroines. She's a badass. Despite the fact that she's trapped in a jail cell for a year, she can still kick some butt. She doesn't sit there and pity herself, she does what she needs to do. Plus she climbs trees like a champ.
I cannot wait to see how she continues her adventure in Magic Study.
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