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Book SynopsisDina has inherited her mother's gift: she is a Shamer, able to see a person's most guilty secrets just by gazing in their eyes. But sometimes her gift feels more like a curse. Nobody seems to want a friend who can see their deepest shame. But when Dina's mother is called to Dunark Castle to uncover the truth about a terrible crime, Dina must come to terms with her power, and quickly - or let her mother fall prey to the vicious dragons of Dunark.
Trade Review"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
"Full of passion."
— Guardian
I gobbled it up!"
- Tamora Pierce, author of The Song of the Lioness
