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Jaclyn Moriarty has written a book of beautiful prose that blends the contemporary and fantasy genres. A Corner of White was such a dynamic book in so many ways and it was just lyrical and a treat to read.

A Corner of White features an interesting framework - the story is told in alternating chapters between Cambridge, England, and Cello, the other kingdom in the book. Additionally, the book has letters between Madeleine and Elliot and is divided into 12 parts. It was a refreshing format and was a joy to read.

Both of the main characters were very charismatic, despite some of the faults Jaclyn Moriarty reveals about them throughout A Corner of White. The format of the book really contributes a lot to the characters. Seeing them not only through the eyes of their world, but also how they write and what they express to one another really allowed me to get to know them a lot better.

I love the way Jaclyn Moriarty plays with colors in A Corner of White. They mean so much more beyond the simple colors you and me are used to, which was very neat. The world building is phenomenally done and I just love the concept of how the worlds used to know about one another, but now the world as we know it has forgotten the others. Only through a crack is communication able to come through between the worlds. I am hoping in future books some of the particulars of the world Cello are expanded upon, because I thought some were left a bit too murky for my liking.

This was the first book I had read by Jaclyn Moriarty and I would like to check out more by her. I really just fell in love with her writing and her ability to craft characters. A Corner of White was a strong start to what I'd imagine will be a fascinating trilogy.