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The King in the Stone
Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban, author
A full moon,
a silver key,
and the forbidden passion of two young lovers
will bring hope to a defeated kingdom
and, through their sorrow, deliver a king
who will change its fate
Sent back in time through a portal the full moon opens,
Julian and Andrea, two lovers from a parallel universe, are
caught in opposite sides of the battle between the last
Spanish stronghold and the Arabian invaders. A battle for
survival that will determine the fate of a kingdom and
demand of them the ultimate sacrifice: As the Arabs close
on the mountains, Julián makes a decision that will break
Andrea’s heart and change them forever.
Quarter Finalist
Plot/Idea: 9 out of 10
Originality: 9 out of 10
Prose: 9 out of 10
Character/Execution: 9 out of 10
Overall: 9.00 out of 10
Assessment:
In this vivid, lively YA novel, Ferreiro-Esteban combines themes of forbidden love, devotion, an unborn progeny carrying hope for the future, and the turbulent history of a land awash in battle. The author's prose is fluid, engaging, and effortlessly romantic transporting readers to an ancient time and place courtesy of a pair of resilient, determined, and devoted lovers. This is smart, original, historical fiction.
Date Submitted: August 08, 2016