![]() ![]() ![]() Again, most of the themes and the plot would never fadge in an adult context, but I am impressed by how gently Shinn guides her heroine into consciousness of the world around her, it felt authentic to the age group that would normally be reading. They aren't treated badly exactly, but they are not treated well either. She is disturbed by the presence in the household, of the Alliora, enslaved by the humans, but of such entirely peaceful dispositions that they simply submit and do their best with the work given them. ![]() Coriel is a sunny friendly person and makes friends with everyone around her. marrying and being a useful pawn for political alliances. ![]() Two-thirds of the year she spends with her grandmother, a witch/herbalist (which bears no opprobrium in this world) in a small village and a third she spends with her half-sister and the lords and ladies of Auburn Castle being prepared for. Young Coriel is a by-blow but also a Hasling the traditional choice for the Royal family to wed. Never having read anything by Shinn, I was expecting something different, a fantasy more for an adult reader, but never mind, I enjoyed listening to the story and thought it well done for the (younger) YA audience and good enough to keep me interested. ![]()
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