Language: R (12 swears, 3 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG (kissing); Violence: PG-13 (death, fighting, bloodiness, mortal peril)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
17yo Quinta has been on her own since her mother died a few years ago, with only a vial containing moonshadow and her mother’s dying words to "find the Vermillion Emporium" as a guide to who she is. On the day she finally finds the mysterious shop, she meets an equally mysterious boy, Twain, who is also 17 and on his own. The proprietor of the store seems to have been expecting them both and opens the magical shop to them to explore. When Quinta finds a book about how to weave magical lace out of the starlight that Twain has found, both of their lives will change forever. Once word gets out that this ancient magic has returned to the world, Quinta and Twain face difficult decisions and dangerous consequences.
I liked the story and the alternating chapter format. It helped the book move quickly and built suspense. The story was interesting and had some twists and turns that I didn’t predict. The love story was sweet and believable without being cringy. Both of the main characters were relatable and well written. There was enough world building to set the scene without it becoming overly descriptive or distracting. The magic wasn’t overly complicated or confusing, but I would have liked a little more detailed explanation of how it worked. Overall, I think it’s a book both teens and adults would enjoy.
Reviewer: Andrea R.
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