Book Twenty One: The Truth-Teller's Tale
Finished: April 27
Pages: 276
I've read a few other Sharon Shin books this year and they never disappoint. They are just what you expect: rousing fantasy with interesting and inventive magic, a few solid twists and turns of plot and a happily ever after that is moderately transparent without being overly sentimental.
Sometimes a girl just needs a happy ever after, and I was happy for these mischievous and sweet twin main characters. Mirror twins Adele and Eleda are girls gifted with the abilities Secret-Keeping and Truth-Telling, talents that get them in and out of all sorts of trouble, as well as in and out of love.
The book reminds me a lot of Robin McKinley's Beauty (my favorite of all the re-tellings of fairy tales) both in the voice of the narrator and the action being centered around everyday activities.
All in all, a delight.
Good Reading,
Caitlin
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