“I rise up on my tiptoes. He's already bending his head down, moving his lips toward mine. And then, well, I haven't exactly studied this, but I'm pretty sure that ours is not the most expert kiss in Sualan history. It's a little hard to figure out how we should tilt our heads so our noses don't bump. But this kiss is a promise, a vow. Come to think of it, it doesn't really matter that ours is not the most expert kiss in Sualan history. It's still the best.”
This book is a fantasy tale that delves into a world where a grand palace is home to countless mirrors, each holding a different truth or illusion. The story follows a protagonist navigating through this labyrinthine palace, uncovering secrets and facing challenges that test their resolve and perception. more
Margaret Haddix is an American author known for her young adult literature. Her works often combine historical and adventurous elements, which are highly appreciated by young readers. more
“At seventeen dreams DO satisfy because you think the realities are waiting for you farther on.”
“I'm starved for different light, a different sun,different sky.”
“Suspense is worse than disappointment.”
“The problem with secret crushes: in the absence of requital the love turns bitter.”
“Gossip, as usual, was one-third right and two-thirds wrong.”
“There are none of you, good doctors, could cope with my family anyway.”