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Reader reviewed by Mary

This would be my second Shannon Hale book, the first being The Book of a Thousand Days. And I have to say that I adored it.



Miri lives in a small village where the villagers lives revolve around mining stones. Miri's father refuses to let Miri work in the mine, forcing Miri to feel useless and weak. Then, Miri is offered a chance to prove herself. The prince is seeking a bride and tradition dictates that it must be chosen from her town. A Princess Academy is set up so all the eligible children can be suitable for marriage. Miri knows this is her chance to prove that's she's useful...


Not a shallow book as the title suggests, this novel is a journey of a young girl being true to herself. Shannon Hale's beautiful prose shines throughout the book. I loved this book.