#72 The Shadow Cats by Rae Carson

Aug 12, 2012 13:16

Elisa may be the chosen one, but her older sister Alodia, the crown princess of Orovalle, has her own responsibilities and concerns
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rae carson, fantasy, ebook, four and a half stars, young adult, novella, year published: 2012, a girl of fire and thorns

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calico_reaction August 12 2012, 19:14:01 UTC
Glad you enjoyed it, and that your first e-reading experience was a positive one!

I found her to be a strong, likable lead, and quite different that Elisa. Alodia comes across as mature and pragmatic, although she can also be a bit harsh. I appreciated the focus on the often strained relationship between the two sisters, and felt Alodia's hints of jealousy over not being the chosen one were very realistic. I also felt that the novel was very well paced. It's sixty-four page length pretty much flew right by. The story was very suited for the novella length, instead of feeling like a drawn out short story or rushed novel.

Amen!

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