FICTION

Star of Deliverance

by Mandy Madson VOISIN
320p. Cedar Fort/Sweetwater. 2014. pap. $17.99. ISBN 9781462114542.
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Gr 8 Up—Emi, slave and outcast, is an apprentice healer for her people. Upon the discovery of an ancient disease, Emi leaves her village in search of a cure. Her journey takes her to the place where her people are hated most of all—the capital. Once Emi arrives, she winds up entering a competition to become the bride of the Crown Prince and the capital's next queen. Hoping to use the time to find a cure for the deadly diease ravaging her people, Emi stays in the race, despite the dangers. Star of Deliverance is a fantastical romance with enough mystery to draw in readers. Deeper themes around slavery and human rights are intermingled with this "Cinderella"-like story. A solid pick for YA collections.—Brittney Kosev, Dave Blair Elementary School, Farmers Branch, TX
Reviewed by Brittney Kosev , Oct 01, 2014

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