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A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
The Selection meets Reign in this dazzling trilogy of interwoven novels about three girls on a quest for freedom and true love from #1 internationally bestselling author Richelle Mead.
Mira is not like the other Glittering Court girls. She is a war refugee, cast out of her home country and thrust into another, where she has learned to fight against the many injustices around her. For some, the Glittering Court offers a chance at a life they've only ever dreamed of, one of luxury, glamour, and leisure. But for Mira, it's simply a means to an end. In the new world, she plans to earn off her marriage contract price, and finally be free.
Mira pitches herself as an asset to one of the passengers on board the ship: the sardonic and aloof Grant Elliot, whom she's discovered is a spy for the prestigious McGraw Agency--and her ticket to buying her freedom. His cover blown, Grant has little choice but to take her on. Mira applies herself by day, learning the etiquette and customs that will help to earn her anonymity. By night, she dons a mask and slips into the city, fighting injustice and corruption on her own terms--and impressing Grant with her extraordinary abilities and insights into a brewing rebellion. But the rebellion isn't all they're fighting...
Neither of them can ignore the attraction burning between them--an attraction so powerful, it threatens to unravel everything Mira's worked so hard for. With freedom finally within her grasp, can Mira risk it all for love?
Author Notes
Richelle Mead was born in Michigan on November 12, 1976. She received a liberal arts degree from the University of Michigan, an MA in comparative religion from Western Michigan University, and a Master's degree in teaching (middle and high school English) from the University of Washington. Before becoming a full-time author, she taught eighth grade social studies and English. She writes the Georgina Kincaid series and the Dark Swan series for adults and the Vampire Academy series and the Bloodlines series for young adults. Vampire Academy was made into a major motion picture in 2014.
Richelle's book Soundless made the New York Times bestseller list in 2015 and her book The Glittering Court made the list in 2016.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 9 Up-Mira, a Sirminican who had to flee her homeland, joins the Glittering Court as a way to get to the new world of Adoria in the hopes that she can buy her brother's freedom, even if it is by marrying a wealthy man. On the journey over, Mira meets Grant Elliot, a spy who convinces her to spy on the suitors of the girls in the Glittering Court. Mira agrees for a price, but doesn't expect to fall for Grant. Mira becomes a pirate, a spy, and a potential bride, all to help free her brother, and she learns that she is truly not without options in this new world. Kyla Garcia's voice has a lyrical quality that draws readers into the story. The plot follows the same events as the first book, but from Mira's point of view, which provides more detail about Adoria and its inhabitants and adds more excitement. VERDICT Fans of historical romances within imagined worlds will be drawn to this series.-Sarah Flood, Breckinridge County Public Library, Hardinsburg, KY © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
While this sequel will be best enjoyed by readers of the The Glittering Court (2016), most romance fans will relish Mead's telling of the classic plot of a picture bride sent to the frontier to pick a husband, this time narrated by Sirminican Mirabel Viana, a gorgeous refugee who has no illusions of finding love. That attitude sets up the inevitable romance that develops between Mira and Grant Elliott, a raffish spy on board the ship to Adoria. Despite a high ranking among prospective brides, Mira discovers that her background and darker skin color are a liability in the marriage market. Determined to save her beloved brother Lonzo from servitude, Mira joins forces with Grant and pirate Tom Shortsleeves, sneaking out after a long day of meeting possible suitors to run missions and get the money to free her brother and perhaps herself as well. Although formulaic with regard to the romance, feminist elements and Mira's obvious intelligence, courage, and capabilities will have readers rooting for her and eagerly awaiting the next title. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: This sequel should extend Mead's Vampire Academy-bolstered sales cred. Stock up.--Carton, Debbie Copyright 2017 Booklist