The Wrinkled Crown

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 10, 2016

Review

Linny grows up in Lourka where girls may not touch a musical instrument called a lourka until they are twelve years old. Because Linny was a "hummy baby" her parents keep her tethered to another girl, Sayra, who is supposed to keep Linny from trouble. Linny's actions cause Sayra to be taken to Away. Linny must leave her wrinkled hills and go to the Plains to find a way to bring Sayra back to safety. Readers who enjoy fantasies involving different worlds and concepts will enjoy how magic and science divide the two worlds. The descriptions of the characters and places are detailed. The characters are well developed and believable in this rich fantasy. The story is filled with action and adventure. Readers looking for thought provoking fantasy will be very satisfied with this novel.

Overall Book Score: very good