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Finnikin of the Rock

Truly, you cannot become an award-winning author if you could not write an exceptional tale. And it takes one phenomenal Melina Marchetta to weave a fiercely captivating epic fantasy of ancient magic, heart-wrenching exile, feudal intrigue, and exciting romance that powerfully enchants the readers.
Finnikin of the Rock is one of the spectacular books that I have read so far. Reading it the first time is compelling, but reading it the second time is absolutely enchanting. Loving the characters is spur-of-the-moment for they are terrifically adorable, interesting and charismatic. How Marchetta developed her characters was remarkable. How she embellished her settings was magnificent. How she outlined her plot was absolutely magical—a mystery yet to be unraveled.  And how she exquisitely splattered on it the twists and turns of events was definitely remarkable.
Unquestionably, I relished the unforgettable journey I had with Finnikin and Evanjalin along with the other characters that made the expedition more exciting and adventurous. In this gripping tale of dark magic and a people’s journey through the horrible banishment, you will find heroes that are ready to die for their kingdom’s emancipation and a new beginning. Intertwined within this travel are stories of family and friendships, commitment and lost relationships, death and suffering, romance and desires, and dreams and hopes that will let you shed a tear at times, break into occasional laughter, give out sporadic sighs, but leave you with hope and inspiration in the end.
In this first volume of the Lumatere Chronicles, Marchetta has written a well-crafted, very intelligent and irresistible saga that will likely make you feel both exhilarated and unnerved. And, remember that this series promises to be more spellbinding, more intense and more interesting from one volume to the next.


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