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Bright Burns the Night
Bright Burns the Night
Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: October 9, 2018
Review
In this fantasy twist on Swan Lake, Larson brings her duology to a satisfying conclusion. It is ten years since Queen Evelayn of the light's conduit stone was cut out. She has spent those years as a swan except for once a year when she is forced back into her human form by the King Lorcan. It is now time for the many vows and bonds the characters have made in the first book to be fulfilled. Romance, loyalty and betrayal result from the layered consequences that Evelayn and Lorcan have been forced to accept while protecting their kingdoms from forces beyond the immediate evil Mathair Damhan. This sequel did not seem to have the "information dump" that plagues some series. Secondary characters are developed and the suspense of the quest and the action it requires does not overtake the depth of Evelayn's confusion and growth in her role as Queen. It was not necessary to read the first book to understand and enjoy this female powered fantasy.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Larson, Sara B.
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Scholastic Press/Scholastic, Inc
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,fantasy,romance
Audience: grades 7-9,grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9781338068788
Price: 17.99