Winterkeep

 Sometimes you have to wait a long time for an author to go back to your favorite universe. If you have entered Kristen Cashore's world, you remember little Queen Bitterblue. This is the continuation of her story. When her emissaries go missing on a fact finding trip for her, she is spurred into action. She and her faithful friends Giddon and Hava venture into Winterkeep. A land of airships and sea creatures that talk. Oh, and don't forget the foxes- who will bond to a human if they want so they can communicate. Living in Winterkeep is Lovisa Cavenda. She is a curious girl who is living with parents that are sketchy at best. Lovisa is sworn to protect her little brothers from a cruel mother and indifferent father. When the queen is presumed dead in a sea accident, Lovisa is determined to find out what happened to her. The truth will be devastating to her as her family is not innocent of the crime. With the help of her friends from school and a cunning fox, Lovisa will risk it all to help the darling queen find her way home. I cannot get enough of this series. It started with Fire, one of my all time favorite books and she has not let me down yet. The world of the Gracelings is magical, with each new creature topping the last. I want my own fox. Well maybe not, but they sure are fun to read about. If you have the imagination, jump into this world and get lost in the magic. Happy reading my friends!