Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta, 328 pages. Margaret K. McElderry Books (Simon & Schuster), 2017. $17.99
Language: PG13 (27 swears, “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: HS – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Nobody leaves Brindaigel. This is a lesson Faris knows well, since escape plans have had grave consequences on everyone she has loved. However, Faris has no choice but to follow in the footsteps of those who have tried to escape and succeed where they did not. For if Faris doesn’t help the princess, Faris will die and will never get to save her sister from enslavement.
The story line was a good read, and I liked how the plot twists fell into place. However, after having read the entire story, I still feel as if I don’t understand the rules of the world Taranta tried to bring to life. There are complex rules and regulations surrounding magic that I might understand if I read the book again, but it was hard to pick up the first time through.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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