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Tribute (2014)

by Ellen Renner(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

147140031X (ISBN13: 9781471400315)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Hot Key Books

review 1: While this book was enjoyable and had a pleasing amount of action, it was also frustrating on so many levels. Time and time again, I was TOLD that a character had a particular motivation, rather than being shown this fact instead. I don't know why Benedict was so evil and vindictive; I don't know why Zara decided she was in love with someone she'd met twice; I don't know why the Mages were so convinced they were superior, beyond a simple mantra. Renner definitely has the ability to give us a well-rounded character with understandable motitvations for her actions, because she shows us this in the form of the secondary character, Twiss.
review 2: I have know Ellen Renner's work for a few years now. This book explores some of her hallmark themes - talented girl... mores being underestimated by their fathers; missing mothers and a bit of class war. But it has the added benefit of being YA, so the ideas have more room to breathe. The two girl leads (sorry Aidan, I expect you'll get your chance in later books) are a fantastic odd couple. I also love that Zara comes to learn that people have more in common than they have dividing them. I read it in one sitting and can't wait for the next instalment. less

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