I really enjoyed reading this book and I think younger/lower-level teenage girls will like reading it too. I found the romance to be appealing and motivating, and the story line was interesting. Since fantasy fiction seems to be so appealing these days, I'm sure many other teens will like this novel.
This book deals with loneliness, managing the death of one's parents, growing independence, making life-altering decisions, loyalty and growing responsiblity for taking care of others.
I thought that Dashti was a admirable character, if a bit difficult to believe. To be so committed to her mistress, that Dashti would be willing to stay shut up in a little cell for seven years is a bit difficult to believe. I guess, it is a fairy tale, but still! I think I would have left Lady Saren a long time before I was shut up in the tower. I was impressed with the way that Dashti cared for her mistress and managed to survive despite the terrible circumstances.
I would probably promote this book in conjunction with a number of other "fairy tale" novels. There seem to be so many out there right now, like A Curse as Dark as Gold. It would also be interesting to read these retellings in conjunction with the original fairy tale. Teens might like to compare the two.
4Q, 4Q, M/J
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