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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2015 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up—Ever since she was a young child, Elli has been groomed to be the next Valtia, or queen of the Kupari people. The Valtia uses powerful ice and fire magic to protect and help the Kupari prosper. When the reigning Valtia dies unexpectedly, Elli must take her place. Inexplicably, however, the Valtia's magic does not take to Elli. The Kupari Elders are unsympathetic, and Elli barely escapes with her life to the outlands beyond the kingdom. The outlands are full of banished criminals, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Prophesied to become the most powerful queen in Kupari history, Elli is cast out after she fails to inherit the magic of th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More