Melina Marchetta is the acclaimed and award-winning author of Jellicoe Road, which won the Michael L. Printz Award; Saving Francesca and its companion novel, The Piper's Son; and Looking for Alibrandi. She lives in Australia, where Finnikin of the Rock, her first fantasy novel, won an Aurealis Award.
Marchetta again demonstrates her fearlessness in exposing humanity
at its ugliest, but also at its noblest, as her damaged characters
struggle to rebuild their lives. The precipice on which Marchetta
leaves readers will have them aching--but also terrified--to
discover what comes next.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In this impressive companion to FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK, the
focalization shifts from Finn to Froi (perhaps the most intriguing
member of the first book's superb supporting cast), enabling
Marchetta to explore the political machinations working beyond
Lumatere and to examine human interactions... Where Finnikin was
about the reclamation of something lost, Froi's story is about the
building of something new in the wake of physical and sexual trauma
at both an individual and societal level. Fans of the first book
are no doubt expecting to be challenged by its sequel, and they
will not be disappointed by this thrilling, romantic, and utterly
unforgettable tale.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Marchetta's close attention to detail slows the pace initially, as
she lays out the boundaries and topography of her imagined world.
But dedicated readers will be richly rewarded, as soon enough the
tale is transformed into a lush tapestry in which each stitch is a
nugget of history and each splash of color a rounded character that
engages readers' emotions. The expertly crafted ending is designed
to leave fans old and new waiting with keen anticipation for the
next entry... Expect significant attention for this highbrow,
high-fantasy sequel.
--Booklist (starred review) This intricately plotted novel has
richly drawn and well-developed characters. This is Marchetta's
strength. She is truly a master of formal, stylized high fantasy. .
. The characters and their conflicts, particularly Quintana--one of
the most fascinating characters in the fantasy genre--will keep
readers glued to this absorbing sequel. Recommend this book to fans
of fantasy authors Christopher Paolini or Megan Whalen Turner.
--VOYA For fans, this is a must-read; newcomers to Lumatere's story
will dive in with enthusiasm.This epic has everything readers can
ask for: great characters and a truly spectacular plot filled with
romance, suspense, friendship and betrayal.
--Kirkus Reviews This book is complex, with rich and flawed
characters and a plot that is completely addictive because it's so
unpredictable and multilayered. It can stand alone, although plot
details from FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK are mentioned, making it more
rewarding to read the two in order. Fans of the intricate fantasies
of Megan Whalen Turner or George R. R. Martin will love this
powerful book and wait impatiently for the next installment.
--School Library Journal The best audience for this sequel is the
many fans of FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK, who will hungrily devour the
book, despite its length...The story's tortured romances and
beyond-dysfunctional families are achingly memorable, and the
complicated, continually surprising plot will keep readers on their
toes... Although readers may throw conniptions over the cliffhanger
ending, they will bask in the deep satisfaction of a gripping story
gloriously told.
--The Horn Book In FROI OF THE EXILES, Marchetta has once again
created a complex, engrossing world of adventure, intrigue and
romance, with strong characters and compelling storylines. Books
this good aren't just for teens.
--BookPage
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