McKinley, Robin Chalice, 263 pgs. Penguin, 2008.
Language – PG, Sexual Content – PG, Violence – PG
HS – ADVISABLE
Through strong descriptive passages and lyrical prose, McKinley tells the story of Marisol, whose life is thrown into turmoil after the sudden death of the Master and his Chalice and she is chosen to be the new Chalice. Having received no training, she must work to keep the land from coming apart and learn how to be a Chalice to a new Master, a former priest of fire.
Marisol’s story is compelling at times, but is also somewhat convoluted and difficult to follow. Although parts are beautifully written, with its long descriptions this book may not be highly accessible to the average student, except for fans of Robin McKinley.
Laura Berube ~ Youth Services Librarian, Draper Library
Language – PG, Sexual Content – PG, Violence – PG
HS – ADVISABLE
Through strong descriptive passages and lyrical prose, McKinley tells the story of Marisol, whose life is thrown into turmoil after the sudden death of the Master and his Chalice and she is chosen to be the new Chalice. Having received no training, she must work to keep the land from coming apart and learn how to be a Chalice to a new Master, a former priest of fire.
Marisol’s story is compelling at times, but is also somewhat convoluted and difficult to follow. Although parts are beautifully written, with its long descriptions this book may not be highly accessible to the average student, except for fans of Robin McKinley.
Laura Berube ~ Youth Services Librarian, Draper Library
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