The Shamer’s Signet
Book 2
by Lene Kaaberbol
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Pub Date 10 Sep 2019 | Archive Date 18 Jul 2019
Pushkin Press | Pushkin Children's Books
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Description
Dina has the Shamer's Gift - one look into her eyes, and none can mask their guilt or hide their shame. Now even her brother, Davin, no longer dares to meet her glance. His conscience is troubled by his mother and sister's power, and he wants to avenge the crimes committed against his family with a battle by the sword.
But these are treacherous times and Dina's life is in terrible danger. Kidnapped by the corrupt Valdracu, she is forced to use her gift as a weapon. And Davin becomes her only hope of escape...
Advance Praise
"The series as a whole is in good standing alongside Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia." — Booklist, starred review "The term 'page-turner' is often used, but not always justified. It is deserved here, tenfold. I really, really couldn't put the book down." — School Librarian "The most original new fiction of this kind ... thrilling and thoughtful." — The Times "Spiced with likable characters and an intriguing new magical ability - eagerly awaiting volume two." —Kirkus "This novel stands on its own and offers a satisfying conclusion even as it provides an intriguing setting and mythology for future adventures." — Publishers Weekly "An absorbing and fast-paced fantasy/mystery bursting with action and intrigue. The only question is: when will the next one come out?" — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781782692270 |
| PRICE | US$12.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
Featured Reviews
Lauralee J, Reviewer
While this novel is not as good as the first novel, it is still very enjoyable. I like how the novel introduces new characters. The story not only focuses on Dina but also on Davin. I found Davin to be a very fascinating character. Overall, I recommend this for fans of Juliet Marrillier.
Librarian 431790
The first book in this series was better than this one even if this is an entertaining and engrossing read.
i look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Barker J, Bookseller
The fantastic series continues. I love the magic system in this - it's really unique and not one I've seen anywhere else. I also enjoyed Dravin's POV in this one; although he himself is a little whiny, it's nice to have a POV from a non-Shamer character. It adds depth to the world and lets us see more of it than we would otherwise.
A wonderful read and I can't wait for the rest of the series!
Janka H, Educator
Wonderful second volume to one of the greatest YA fantasy novel I have read in the long time.
Even if the newness is a bit out, yet the great plotting (never a dull moment!), interesting characters and the great value questions play their game as strong as ever.
Dina and her family have found a new home, yet their enemies are laying in wait. And as they are unscrupulous, they find even a way how to make a shamer going against their own conscience.
This battle is going to be played on more than one battlegrounds.
And the moral challenges are the strongest point here! How can one forgive others - and themselves? How can one recognize and incorporate weaknesses into their picture of themselves?
The only character I wish to have a stronger play here is Nico, who is practically absent here. Yet I have hopes for him to return in the next volume.
Otherwise - great and enormously catchy read.
Asha H, Reviewer
I enjoyed this sequel to The Shamer's Daughter, but it doesn't quite reach the brilliance of the first book. I felt like the book suffered from the introduction of a new viewpoint, Dina's brother, and Dina was far less proactive about rescuing herself from her captivity than she was in the first book. It felt like a shame, when she was such a fantastic, smart character in the first book, to give the role of 'hero' to her brother, especially since he was not anywhere near as clever or engaging. I also missed the dragons! But fans of the first should enjoy the continuation of the series.
catherine h, Reviewer
A very satisfying read for middle schoolers. I think I would have enjoyed it even more had I read the 1st book, as it is part of a series, but I will be looking into locating the first in the future.
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