Some parts can be a little slow and the unfamiliar words can be distracting. I found the plot to be a little contrived and somewhat stilted. And of course Aza and Prince Ijori live happily ever after. Readers will enjoy Levines untraditional character, an ugly heroine, as she discovers in herself a person that is more important than her looks or her voice. Both Aza and Queen Ivy fall under his charm, but it is Azas courageous acts that free them both. Levine also includes a spiderish man named Skulni who lives in a mirror and has the ability to change a a persons’ appearance. One of the guards takes pity on her and hides her until the truth is revealed. Queen Ivy places the blame on Aza and orders her to be killed. During her stay at the castle Aza falls in love with Prince Ijori and just as he is returning her affections, people find out that Aza has been illusing for the queen. Azas voice is so beautiful the queen decides to make it her own. Aza is able to illuse (throw her voice) and Queen Ivy, although beautiful cannot sing. What grade(s) is this book appropriate for: grades 7-10įifteen year old orphan Aza is ugly, but in a land where singing is of utmost importance, she is blessed with an amazing voice.
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