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378 pp.
| HarperTeen
| January, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-232461-0$17.99
(4)
YA
In a fantastical, brutal ancient kingdom, Raisa, a slave, is chosen to be the Tutor, allowing her to learn written language alongside the prince...and leaving her torn between love for the prince and revolution for her people. Some philosophizing around slavery and prejudice is distracting, but robust world-building and an engaging struggle distinguish this tribute to the power of the written word.