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Reader reviewed by Pheonix

In a land where beauty means everything, Aza finds herself lacking in
every way possible. Her only redeeming quality is the beauty in her
voice. If only her singing reflected what others saw when they looked
upon her face. She spends most of her time trying to hide her face from
the staring eyes of guests at her parent's inn. Singing is the only
beauty Aza finds in herself, and she sings often while she is working.

The plot was a bit fast-paced and Aza's growth within the novel is
not that believable. Aza isn't your typical heroine and that made the story so
much more enjoyable. I loved that the book tackled the issue of beauty,
which is something many struggle with as well. I know that
I'm looking forward to reading more of Gail Carson Levineworks in the
future.