Addie Thorley

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Night Spinner is a high-fantasy novel that is a fast-paced read with a well-done, creative magic, and just the right touch of romance. I would recommend this book for teens looking for a new fantasy series.

This was fantastic. This isn't your usual sprawling fantasy, exactly, but it works well with its small setting and tight-knit, colourful cast to make something tense, exciting, and rewarding. I especially liked seeing the rebellions on either side play out, and all the pros and cons they had to weigh in order to sway the masses. And the romance was genuine and sweet, something I can rarely connect to in a standalone but I was rooting for these two dorks.

Ms. Thorley takes a historical event in the history of France and overlays magic to the story. Mirabelle is duped by her mother into helping kill the king of France. In the ensuing revolution, her path joins up with Josse, one of the king's illegitimate sons. The two of them don't particularly like or trust one another but discover they are both struggling with the desire for parental approval and a genuine love for their country. Lots to like about this novel.