Mysterious Kyra is running from the law following a failed attempt on the life of her Kingdom's Princess Arianna. Kyra is a master at potions, a lover of pie and a cunning assassin. She is willing to risk her own life in order to complete her task, because she is certain that in order to save her Kingdom from destruction, the princess must die. The princess who is also Kyra's very best friend.
In this fast paced fantasy, the story unfolds delightfully. Told from Kyra's point of view, we follow her through a quest which reveals an often humorous and relatable voice for young fantasy fans today. After making a deal with a criminal, Kyra is stuck with Rosie, a pig with the ability to hunt down any person whose scent she is given. Rosie leads Kyra to an incident where she is rescued by Fred, a mysterious young man and animal lover who is also traveling with his wolf like dog, Langley. While it will be clear to readers that there is more to both Kyra and Fred than meets the eye not all of the revelations will be obvious and even the ones that may seem plausible will be satisfying when confirmed.
Kyra's interaction with Fred as well as her friendship with Arianna both feel very genuine and Kyra's dedication to the field of potions and poisons makes her a different kind of heroine. This is a highly readable novel, which will have a very wide appeal. We can only hope we haven't seen the last of her.
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