Anna M., 17 Last of the Talons by Sophie Kim is a tale about conviction and injustice. The author thrusts the readers into a magical world made up of Korean mythology as the story follows a young woman of the name Shin Lina who unwillingly becomes a thief and assassin for a crime lord in her city of Sunpo. Her younger sister’s life lies in the hands of the crime lord who threatens to have her killed to ensure Shin Lina’s loyalty. One day she is forced to steal an irreplaceable tapestry made by the Dokkaebi, mythical beings much like gods, and ends up being taken by one and led into the world of the Dokkaebi. In order to be released by the emperor of the Dokkaebi and achieve freedom she has to win a hopeless wager. Set against impossible odds Shin Lina rises to the challenge to save her sister and herself from a past that still haunts her. Immediately as the first scene begins the readers are thrown into an action filled plot with a female lead that is imposing and witty. I was drawn to how Shin Lina has true depth to her character and is constantly riddled with conflicting thoughts and motives behind every move. She felt real despite being in a fantasy world. The story goes beyond just being another YA fantasy/romance novel ultimately forming a plot you would not have predicted from the start. Throughout the story there are twists and turns that keep the reader engaged the entire time with no stop to the action and tension building up. It was a fantastic read that kept me thoroughly engaged and eager to know what happens next as it progressed. I recommend this novel to people who enjoy the YA fantasy genre and are looking for a fresh new world to dip their toes in and a strong female lead. The ending is a promise for another book in the series and personally I can’t wait to pick it up and unravel new mysteries. ReFERENCES
Anna M. (2022, July). Teen Review. CIN Catalog. (2022). Retrieved from: https://catalog.cin.bywatersolutions.com/ Goodreads [Cover Images, Genre/Themes, and Read-alikes]. (2022). Retrieved from: https://www.goodreads.com/ Overdrive Catalog. (2022). Retrieved from: https://cin.overdrive.com/ Sophie Kim Writes [Author's Official Website]. (2022). Retrieved from: https://www.sophiekimwrites.com/
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