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The Missing of Clairdelune

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"Darkly enchanting . . . Dabos' second Mirror Visitor novel is a strong and suspenseful fantasy blockbuster which will appeal to both teenagers and adults." —South China Morning Post
WINNER of the 2021 Prix Albertine Jeunesse
In book two of the bestselling Mirror Visitor Quartet, "the plots multiply, the world of the Arks gains depth, details abound, and the story envelops the reader as the pages fly by" (Le Monde des ados).
When Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight. Her gift—the ability to read the secret history of objects—is now known by all, and there can be no greater threat to the nefarious denizens of her icy adopted home than this.
Beneath the golden rafters of Pole's capitol, she discovers that the only person she may be able to trust is Thorn, her enigmatic and emotionally distant fiancé. As one influential courtier after another disappears, Ophelia again finds herself unintentionally implicated in an investigation that will lead her to see beyond Pole's many illusions to the heart of a formidable truth.
"Illusions, treachery, and abductions abound as Ophelia's perilous adventure continues . . . The author continues her masterful architecture in this second installment as the arks, the family relationships, and the characters' histories all gain greater depth and dimension." —Kirkus Reviews
"Escalating stakes ratchet tension while a somewhat leisurely pace allows readers to savor Dabos's spectacular settings, exquisitely rendered characters, and the ever-evolving relationships that bind them." —Publishers Weekly
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    • Kirkus

      April 15, 2019
      Illusions, treachery, and abductions abound as Ophelia's perilous adventure continues. With the true reason behind Thorn's proposal revealed at last and the cruel extent to which the Pole's nobility is willing to go to gain and keep power now starkly clear, Ophelia is in more danger than ever and must seek protection from the ark's mercurial family spirit, Farouk. But every favor in the Pole comes at a cost, especially when it is a favor from an immortal with a singular obsession. Ophelia, with her talent as a reader of objects, is thrust unwillingly and precariously into the center of the court even as other prominent nobles begin to disappear under suspicious (even impossible) circumstances. When she receives anonymous threats demanding that she abandon her impending marriage and leave the Pole lest she die, Ophelia must decide whom she can possibly trust in a world whose schemes and illusions go centuries deep. The author continues her masterful architecture in this second installment as the arks, the family relationships, and the characters' histories all gain greater depth and dimension. The "fragments" that comprise the mythology punctuating the narrative have shifted from intermittent mystery to fundamental memory underpinning the entire world history. Ophelia remains refreshingly awkward and clumsy, and, though unlabeled, she continues to offer a mirror to asexual spectrum readers. Major characters default to white. With this deeper tumble into the web, more intricate the weave becomes. (Fantasy. 14-adult)

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 13, 2019
      Dabos’s follow-up to A Winter’s Promise finds protagonist Ophelia—a mirror-hopper who can divine objects’ histories via touch—still on an interplanetary shard called the Pole. She is awaiting her arranged marriage to Thorn, after which the couple will inherit each other’s abilities. Thorn hopes that combining his phenomenal memory with Ophelia’s gift will help him “read” an ancient, untranslatable book that has captured the interest of the Pole’s ancestral spirit, Farouk, who has the power to revoke Thorn’s bastard status and grant him nobility. Duplicitous aristocrats already consider Ophelia a threat, forcing her to join Farouk’s court in exchange for protection, but the impending wedding triggers anonymous death threats demanding a breakup. Meanwhile, guests of the Pole’s impenetrable embassy, Clairdelune, start vanishing, while mysterious flashbacks explore the genesis of Earth’s planetary shards and their ruling immortal Spirits. Escalating stakes ratchet tension while a somewhat leisurely pace allows readers to savor Dabos’s spectacular settings, exquisitely rendered characters, and the ever-evolving relationships that bind them. Ages 14–up.

    • School Library Journal

      May 10, 2019

      Gr 9 Up-"The Mirror Visitor Quartet" continues in this second volume, as the wedding day of Ophelia and Thorn draws closer and the emotional distance between them grows larger. As the fiancé of the outcast Thorn, Ophelia finds her place in the Pole one of ostracism and danger. Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of the Pole, wants her to use her gift to "read" his book to find its hidden secrets, but Thorn insists that she wait until they marry and exchange powers and let him do the reading. Meanwhile, influential members of the court keep disappearing and the mirages on the Pole seem to be failing. In her new job as Vice-storyteller, Ophelia finds herself with a lot more attention than she-or Thorn-desires. Add to that, her family makes the trip to the Pole for her wedding, further complicating her life. While there is a short summary of the first volume, A Winter's Promise, at the beginning of the book, it is not sufficient to make the second book of the quartet an easy read without having read the first. The complex plot with a multitude of characters remains strong, as does the world-building. Main characters continue to be fleshed out and details of the Pole, its inhabitants, and its history explained. Intense intrigue and alliances make for a suspenseful read. VERDICT The series remains strong with appeal for both teens and adults, but readers need to have read the first volume of the series before tackling the second.-Janet Hilbun, University of North Texas, Denton

      Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • School Library Journal

      May 10, 2019

      Gr 9 Up-"The Mirror Visitor Quartet" continues in this second volume, as the wedding day of Ophelia and Thorn draws closer and the emotional distance between them grows larger. As the fianc� of the outcast Thorn, Ophelia finds her place in the Pole one of ostracism and danger. Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of the Pole, wants her to use her gift to "read" his book to find its hidden secrets, but Thorn insists that she wait until they marry and exchange powers and let him do the reading. Meanwhile, influential members of the court keep disappearing and the mirages on the Pole seem to be failing. In her new job as Vice-storyteller, Ophelia finds herself with a lot more attention than she-or Thorn-desires. Add to that, her family makes the trip to the Pole for her wedding, further complicating her life. While there is a short summary of the first volume, A Winter's Promise, at the beginning of the book, it is not sufficient to make the second book of the quartet an easy read without having read the first. The complex plot with a multitude of characters remains strong, as does the world-building. Main characters continue to be fleshed out and details of the Pole, its inhabitants, and its history explained. Intense intrigue and alliances make for a suspenseful read. VERDICT The series remains strong with appeal for both teens and adults, but readers need to have read the first volume of the series before tackling the second.-Janet Hilbun, University of North Texas, Denton

      Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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