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Books and Bikinis Reading Challenge - read 10 books about mermaids, the sea, the beach...by the end of the summer! hopefully soon!
(7 out of 10 read)

Please be patient with the fewer and far-between posts....we have a new 'half' born in April and things are slow as we adjust and try desperately for more sleep. (It's a girl!)

Monday, September 21, 2009

The Amaranth Enchantment, by Julie Berry

Amaranth Enchantment, by Julie Berry
Young Adult, 2009

Lucinda works in a goldsmith shop for her aunt and uncle as little more than a servant. Once the wealthy daughter of a merchant, she has lost everything. By chance she encounters the famous Amaranth witch, the prince, spiraling into an adventure involving a large jewel, a lost fortune, and an evil man....who may be immortal.
This book started out fascinating, but ended just a little off...perhaps just slightly weird and over the top with magic. I would have liked to see more details with regards to the characters and their interaction - it seemed a bit rushed. However, it does end right (if a little quick and off center), and overall was a fun read. Graded B.

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