Bound To Stay Bound

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 Kinder poison (Kinder poison)
 Author: Mae, Natalie

 Publisher:  Razorbill (2021)

 Classification: Fiction
 Physical Description: 432 p., map, 21 cm

 BTSB No: 596351 ISBN: 9781984835215
 Ages: 12-16 Grades: 7-11

 Subjects:
 Fantasy fiction
 Magic -- Fiction
 Kings and rulers -- Fiction
 Human sacrifice -- Fiction

Price: $9.83

Summary:
In the magical kingdom of Orkena, a teenaged girl is chosen to be the human sacrifice in a deadly game between three heirs who will do anything for the crown.

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: UG
   Reading Level: 5.40
   Points: 17.0   Quiz: 515287



Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 06/01/2020 Gr 7–10—Zahru always believed she would grow up to be a Potionmaker like her mother, but she instead finds herself becoming a Whisperer like her father, communicating with animals rather than living a life of luxury as a more powerful magician. Everything changes when the ruler of Orkena announces his three heirs will compete in the Crossing, a race across the desert that culminates in a human sacrifice to gain ultimate power and a place on the throne. With the help of her friend Hen, Zahru is added to the guest list for the banquet where the heirs will select their teammates. One thing leads to another, and Zahru suddenly finds herself trapped in a sibling rivalry between two princes, which results in Zahru being marked as the competition's human sacrifice. As she journeys across the desert with the heirs and their teams, Zahru must use not only her magic, but her strengths to change her fate, and maybe that of the kingdom. Mae has crafted a fascinating world with a unique magic structure that is wholly believable because of the vibrant characters within it. Zahru is instinctively driven to do the right thing, a trait that allows her to cut to the heart of the secondary characters, making even the most threatening or flawed seem good and worthy of redemption. VERDICT With characters to love, to hate, and to love to hate, plus a plot full of adventure skillfully woven with suspense, this is a must-purchase for all YA collections.—Erica Deb, Matawan Aberdeen P.L., NJ - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

Booklist - 06/01/2020 Caught between three royal siblings in a literal race for the throne of Orkena, Zahru has the misfortune of being selected as the human sacrifice that the victor will make at the finish line. Though she possesses magic, her gift as an animal whisperer isn’t likely to save her. However, as she comes to know the princes, she gains a better understanding of her unique abilities and how valuable they are, especially when—in one case—those gifts are augmented by what might be love. A great cross-country race, sibling rivalry, magic gifts (or lack thereof), and unlikely love all come together in a delicious stew of adventure. Characters are enhanced by some glimpses into what powers their actions, rather than being stock figures with mythic trappings, and as a result, readers will bond with even those who appear to be the bad guys. As in other fantasies, magical ability and ability type help determine someone’s value, but Mae bestows additional complexity on her characters by deliberately exploring the human traits that shape them as well. - Copyright 2020 Booklist.

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