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Nov 01, 2019Sophia222 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I liked the plot and the illustrations in this book. Near the end, it took a turn I didn't expect, and I don't know how to feel about it. I still enjoyed this graphic novel.
Jun 21, 2017
This was a really fun book. Aliera Carstairs is unpopular at school but is very good at fencing. When her mom buys her a new practice foil her world begins to change. A beautiful boy asks her out on a date and she begins to see mythical…
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Jan 27, 2016FindingJane rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The simple elegance of fencing is both backdrop and main event in this story about a girl with a startling destiny. For most of the book, this looks to be nothing more than a story about a solitary girl whose grace and superior skill at…
Oct 09, 20130Charlie rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I have enjoyed other works by Jane Yolen and was curious to see a graphic novel by her. I found the format somewhat confusing and, therefore, had a problem following the story. Didn't find anything especially new to the young-person…
Jul 17, 2013forbesrachel rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Aliera is a girl who can't find her place in the world, she is a typical teenage girl in some ways for she has difficultly with boys, but in other ways she is very strong. Her perspective on the world is emphasized through the colours, for…