Finnikin of the Rock (The Lumatere Chronicles) - Softcover

Magic, romance, intrigue, and adventure all play their parts as this dense, intricate epic unfolds, and flawed, memorable heroes fight for their kingdom's redemption. (Starred Review) * Publishers Weekly * Standard fantasy characters people this book, but they develop in surprising, non-stock way... Fantasy readers will enjoy the rousing and complex plot, filled with political intrigue and frequent red herrings and dotted with abductions, arrests and close escapes from a variety of dangers. * Kirkus Reviews * Filled with questions about the impact of exile and the human need to belong, this standout fantasy quickly reveals that its real magic lies in its accomplished writing. (Starred Review) * Booklist * Readers will be rewarded by a shining story of romance, adventure in all of its gritty realism, and high ideals. (Starred Review) * School Library Journal *