![]() Patterson serves up an adventurous story with plenty of opulence in a richly designed world that fans of Melina Marchetta's Finnikin of the Rock will appreciate. However, once the action really kicks in, readers are in for a wild ride as the two encounter some of their worst fears. This fantasy puts a significant amount of work into unfurling Vi and Bo's world with plenty of exposition and setup. As the two face very different futures, there are some who could destroy the empire with old secrets. Known as the diminished, surviving twins don't often last long without their other half and when they die, they often take others with them in a swell of violence. The death of Vi's twin as a baby, however, makes her a potential threat. Each has their destiny because of the circumstances of their births: while Vi was born as a twin, Bo is a singleborn, and therefore selected as the inheritor of the Alskad Empire throne. ![]() ![]() ![]() Gr 9 Up-For Vi, life in the city is one of hard work and little to show for it for Bo, life's a breeze and he has wealth and luxury galore. ![]()
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