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Title: The Mirror of N'de
Publisher: Kregel Publishing
Available: Now
Source: Publisher via LitFuse
Genre: Christian Fantasy
Rating: G
In the mythical city of N’de lives thirteen-year-old Hadlay and her people, the Ramash. Scorned and abused by the unloving and absent Emperor, the Ramash are poor people, placed second to the ruling class of the Oresed. Young but bold, Hadlay rages against the injustice in her city. When she is chosen for the honor of serving the Prince in the Tower, she hopes to find a way to right the wrong... but soon discovers that things are worse than she believed.
While Hadlay works to better her people’s condition, she struggles to abide with the abusive Oresed and understand the meaning of her dreams in which a fantastical white horse appears to her and speaks in riddles. When Hadlay stumbles into one of the Tower’s secret rooms, she discovers a hidden mirror that doesn’t just show her reflection, but reveals much more: the horse’s name is Sirach and he has a plan to save the children of N’de, if only Hadlay can bring them to the mirror. Hiding her knowledge of Sirach from the Prince, Hadlay sets out to do Sirach’s bidding. But when Sirach’s presence is revealed, Hadley’s life is in danger and the only way to save her is for Sirach to give up his own.
Crafting powerful narrative and creative characters, author L. K. Malone spins a compelling tale that combines exciting entertainment and the Christian story. In The Mirror of N’de, readers will empathize with the desires of an oppressed people, will anger at the affliction of a cruel adversary, and ultimately rejoice with the revelation of a Savior.
My Take:
It takes a special writer to weave a story of fantasy and let it hint at a Higher Power. Think Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, etc. Well, L.K., may have just found her niche in the Christian fantasy genre. There are so many lessons to be learned in the reading of this book that I would recommend this for all ages, not just the YA...however, parents, I urge you to read this with those under 13 to make sure they are getting all they can out of the book and understand what is happening. The story flows very quickly...very much a plot driven book! I had to keep turning the page to find out what was happening. And I found myself chuckling at the many puns sprinkled throughout the book! And then I had to stop and digest what I read...it is a book that will stay with you for a few days. Very good debut and I hope to keep hearing more from L.K. Malone! If fantasy is your genre of choice and are looking for something a little more out of fantasy than the vampire or werewolf, pick this up and add it to your library today.
My recommendation: Buy it Now!
About the Author:
L. K. Malone is an insatiable reader who devours nearly a book a day when she isn’t writing. Favorite genres include political thrillers, historical fiction, romance, and fantasy. Some of her favorite reads include the Hunger Games series and the Harry Potter books, which inspired her to try her hand at fantasy with a Judeo-Christian twist. Malone is a Colorado native with a large extended family, which includes two lovely young women who graciously let her mentor them through the Denver Kids program, and a handsome menagerie of pets.
About the Author:
L. K. Malone is an insatiable reader who devours nearly a book a day when she isn’t writing. Favorite genres include political thrillers, historical fiction, romance, and fantasy. Some of her favorite reads include the Hunger Games series and the Harry Potter books, which inspired her to try her hand at fantasy with a Judeo-Christian twist. Malone is a Colorado native with a large extended family, which includes two lovely young women who graciously let her mentor them through the Denver Kids program, and a handsome menagerie of pets.
I was given a copy of this book by someone in return for a review. I was not required to give a pleasant review, just my honest reactions!
This sounds like a grea Christmas choice for a pre-teen/early teen girl.
ReplyDeleteJacque, I love that you caught the puns! I had such fun tossing them in there, and I hoped that people would enjoy them. Thanks so much for your review!
ReplyDeleteI love fantasy so this might be a good book for me to pick up...thanks for sharing about it! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cover!
ReplyDeleteChristina Kit. for the gift certificate giveaway.
Thanks for the review! You're a great writer!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really compelling, and I think you hit the nail when you said it was very much like Narnia. I kept thinking of it throughout the entire summary. I also love that the author is a HP and THG fan - you can see where her literary inspiration comes from. Thank you for the review!
ReplyDeleteLooking at the cover and viewing the trailer did remind me of Narnia. I'll be looking out for the book. :D Thanks!
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