Synopses & Reviews
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"The lovingly created, richly detailed locales are one of the distinctive pleasures of the series, along with the subtle portrayal of both major and minor characters....Shifts in points of view and setting...propel the story, carrying readers along for an adventurous ride. A fine sequel to the first novel." Booklist
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"A compelling entry in an addictive series." Kirkus Reviews
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"Fans of the first book will find the sequel equally appealing."
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"Watch the eyes of would-be Machiavellis shine."
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"Watch the eyes of would-be Machiavellis shine."
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"Hoffman...does a fine job with her alternate worlds [and] her winning main characters." The New York Times Book Review
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"The lovingly created, richly detailed locales are one of the distinctive pleasures of the series, along with the subtle portrayal of both major and minor characters....Shifts in points of view and setting...propel the story, carrying readers along for an adventurous ride. A fine sequel to the first novel." Booklist