Reviews for Midnight jewel
School Library Journal
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Gr 9 Up-Mira, a Sirminican who had to flee her homeland, joins the Glittering Court as a way to get to the new world of Adoria in the hopes that she can buy her brother's freedom, even if it is by marrying a wealthy man. On the journey over, Mira meets Grant Elliot, a spy who convinces her to spy on the suitors of the girls in the Glittering Court. Mira agrees for a price, but doesn't expect to fall for Grant. Mira becomes a pirate, a spy, and a potential bride, all to help free her brother, and she learns that she is truly not without options in this new world. Kyla Garcia's voice has a lyrical quality that draws readers into the story. The plot follows the same events as the first book, but from Mira's point of view, which provides more detail about Adoria and its inhabitants and adds more excitement. VERDICT Fans of historical romances within imagined worlds will be drawn to this series.-Sarah Flood, Breckinridge County Public Library, Hardinsburg, KY © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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While this sequel will be best enjoyed by readers of the The Glittering Court (2016), most romance fans will relish Mead's telling of the classic plot of a picture bride sent to the frontier to pick a husband, this time narrated by Sirminican Mirabel Viana, a gorgeous refugee who has no illusions of finding love. That attitude sets up the inevitable romance that develops between Mira and Grant Elliott, a raffish spy on board the ship to Adoria. Despite a high ranking among prospective brides, Mira discovers that her background and darker skin color are a liability in the marriage market. Determined to save her beloved brother Lonzo from servitude, Mira joins forces with Grant and pirate Tom Shortsleeves, sneaking out after a long day of meeting possible suitors to run missions and get the money to free her brother and perhaps herself as well. Although formulaic with regard to the romance, feminist elements and Mira's obvious intelligence, courage, and capabilities will have readers rooting for her and eagerly awaiting the next title. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: This sequel should extend Mead's Vampire Academy-bolstered sales cred. Stock up.--Carton, Debbie Copyright 2017 Booklist
