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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2018 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up— From a pageant of nine, Serina is selected to go to the capital city of Bellaqua to compete to become a Grace. Graces are the most beautiful women of Lanos, chosen to adorn the palace and produce children for the Superior and now the Heir. Serina has studied for this her entire life, while her sister Nomi has served their family and will continue as her sister's handmaiden. Elaborate descriptions of decor and dress set the scene for the twists that follow. When Nomi is selected as a Grace inst...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
Women have no rights in Viridia. Nonetheless, Serina dreams of serving as a "Grace" (concubine) in the Superior's court. Her sister Nomi ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More