The Mirror of N’de
by L.K. Malone
Kregel Publications (October 2011)
328 pages
About the Book
In the mythical city of N’de lives thirteen-year-old Hadlay and her people, the Ramash. Scorned and abused by the unloving and absent Emperor, the Ramash are poor people, placed second to the ruling class of the Oresed. Young but bold, Hadlay rages against the injustice in her city. When she is chosen for the honor of serving the Prince in the Tower, she hopes to find a way to right the wrong… but soon discovers that things are worse than she believed.
Crafting powerful narrative and creative characters, author L. K. Malone spins a compelling tale that combines exciting entertainment and the Christian story. In The Mirror of N’de, readers will empathize with the desires of an oppressed people, will anger at the affliction of a cruel adversary, and ultimately rejoice with the revelation of a Savior.
My Thoughts
I greatly enjoyed this book on a number of levels. It is an enjoyable “coming of age” young adult novel with intriguing characters–some likable, some not, some human, some not (or not exactly, anyway!). The allegorical setting is based on the plight of the Jews living under Roman rule, but also pulls in some of the more ancient beings from history.
It is hard for me to talk about this one without giving away anything important, so I will simply say that as a former young adult and a former and current fan of fantasy and allegory, I would highly recommend The Mirror of N’de.
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About L.K. Malone
L. K. Malone is an insatiable reader who devours nearly a book a day when she isn’t writing. Favorite genres include political thrillers, historical fiction, romance, and fantasy. Some of her favorite reads include the Hunger Games series and the Harry Potter books, which inspired her to try her hand at fantasy with a Judeo-Christian twist. Malone is a Colorado native with a large extended family, which includes two lovely young women who graciously let her mentor them through the Denver Kids program, and a handsome menagerie of pets.
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Note: This is Book #111 of my 2011 Reads (master list here). I received a review copy for free, and all opinions and comments are my own.
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Thanks for your thoughtful and gracious review!