5 Stars
R- 1-2
There had dang well better be a sequel. Honestly. It borders on criminal to leave readers hanging like that.
Ai Ling is horrified when her parents start trying to make her a wife and, though she's embarrassed to be rejected by potential suitors, she's also secretly relieved.
But then her father leaves to visit the palace-- and is gone for months. When her mother is confronted with a choice-- either pay a sum of money they don't have or give the merchant Ai Ling-- Ai Ling leaves home to find her father.
The journey that follows is beautiful and terrible-- a lyrical piece that was wonderful to read.
It reminded me of Little Sister and The Heavenward Path by Kara Dalkey (which I loved) but Silver Phoenix is for an older audience. (The library sticker says YF, but I think I'd call it YA.)
Anyway, I really loved it. (And you have to love that cover!!) According to Cindy Pon's author page on GoodReads it looks like there is a sequel planned! I can't wait!!
You can learn more at Cindy Pon's website!
Cindy is writing the sequel as we speak! Hooray!
ReplyDeleteOh good!!! I can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteSounds great-- I added it to my list :-).
ReplyDeletei'll be done with the sequel this week. beginning to write the ending tomorrow.
ReplyDeletebritt--i'm so happy that you enjoyed it and it's an honor to be under your "favorites" label.
llehn--you are everywhere. haha! =D
the sequel will be out fall 2010!
Yea on being done with the sequel!!!! But I have to wait a whole year!?!?! Aw.....
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imbookingit--Definitely add it to your list!!
I've been hoping to read this one for a while! Better move it up on the list!
ReplyDeleteThe only disadvantage to moving it up your list is having to wait a year for the next one!!
ReplyDeleteI'd move it up anyway... ;)