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When Seraphina is unwittingly pulled into the murder investigation and into the limelight, she finds that secrets are much harder to hide, especially from the dangerously perceptive Prince Lucian. Seraphina, the newest member of the royal court, a mysteriously gifted musician, has spent her whole life trying not to be noticed, for she bears a secret that doesn’t only threaten her own life, but also threatens to capsize the already fragile balance between peace and war in the kingdom. But when a member of the royal family is brutally murdered and the finger of blame points to dragons, it appears that not all is forgotten, or forgiven. In the kingdom of Goredd, humans and dragons have lived and worked side by side for more than forty years, a treaty of peace signed, and the past war forgotten. What to expect: Fantasy, Dragons, Royal Family, Music, Romance, Action, Mystery Publisher: Ember, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books (2012) The Children’s Book Review | March 9, 2015 Seraphina Of course, the white collar employees have a home to return to at the end of the day. Employees complaining about managment, drug testing, ineffectual and demoralizing management is as much a "white collar" (and high pay) issue as it is a "blue collar" (minimum wage) issue. Sometimes it seems that the author never held a real job in her life. If you are going to work at WallMart, don't be shocked about having to return clothes to the a rack. If you are going to try your hand making a living as a maid, you should not be surprised about having to clean toilets or carrying a vaccuum. Also, much of the writing has an "elitest" tone to it. The problem I have with the book is the editorializing, and even more so, the incessant whining of the author. Is it possible to live on a minimum wage salary? This book raises some very interesting social and political issues. And while I know that he loves me for me, it is very realistic to wonder, especially if you are going through a hard time. In harder times, I wondered if it was because it was easier to stick around, then having to deal with custody and everything that would need to happen if we weren't together. Any way, as you can imagine, there were many times over the years where I would question why my husband loves me. No one - friends and family included - didn't think we would make it as a couple. My now husband and me were together for six months at that point. I think if you haven't been in a similar situation, you wouldn't get it. I totally related to Lake questioning why Will loved her. Very teenager appropriate, in my opinion, but definitely still enjoyable as an adult. It's your typical young adult romance - kissing, making out, and fade to black sex. If you are looking for steam, you won't get it. There is enough plot here to keep you interested. So if you have the same concern going in as me, don't. I was a little worried going in - a whole book with Will just trying to prove his love? And while that is an important part of the book, it's not all it is. Despite it being young adult, despite no smut, I was enthralled with this book, just as much as the last one. So once again I was left really loving this book. |