Review: Young adult fantasy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 30, 2011
In the first part of the book, I thought this was going to be a thinly-veiled story advocating the wonders of home schooling. But as I continued to read, the tale became more balanced. Mira is a teen in a society that defines people by their special fantastic ability. But she has been kept apart from the world and educated at home because she doesn't have any gift. Mira has grown to the point where she is rebelling against being sheltered, but is unaware of what challenges she will face because of being handicapped. This story explores how she learns to succeed in this world, despite her challenges. The writing could stand a bit more editing towards the end of the book, but the plot is strong enough to work around these issues. Worth reading.