by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Although Cecilia Aurora Serindia Marie has grown up in a rustic little village far from the glamorous capital of Cortona, she’s always known that one day she will go there, to the famous Palace of Mirrors, and claim her rightful title. Why? Because Cecilia—also known as Eels or Eelsy—is the true princess, heir to the throne of Suala. After her parents were murdered when she was a baby, Cecilia was taken away and hidden; and to protect her from her enemies, a “fake” princess (a commoner named Desmia) was put in her place. But when Cecilia is fourteen, it looks like her enemies have found her. One night they attack, unsuccessfully trying to kill her, and Cecilia knows that this means her life in the peaceful village is over: despite the possible dangers, she must go to Cortona and take up her position as princess of Suala. So with her faithful friend Harper, his harp (yes, the name is quite literal), and a bag of food, she sets off to meet her fate—or is it really her fate after all?
Palace of Mirrors was a nice, easy, good read that I finished in a few hours and enjoyed. It isn’t based off a fairytale like Just Ella (although it’s set in the same world; Suala is at war with Ella’s country and Ella is in Suala as part of a peace delegation), but it has a fairytale-ish charm to it and things work out happily in the end, of course—even if not entirely as expected. Fans of Just Ella, Margaret Peterson Haddix, or fairytale stories in general will love this.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Palace of Mirrors
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Sounds like a cool concept worth picking up. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
ReplyDeleteI read the book myself and I can say without a doubt that is tis no dissapointment to Haddix's other works, I love her shadow children series, I have three of them on my bookshelf. She never lets me down.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound good. I have it on reserve and can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading this book, and I must say it was absolutely worth the money. I'm a sucker for romantic fairy tales, and this one has the most surprising and lovable plot.
ReplyDeleteA 5 star book.
I just started the book and it is the best book ever, and it is defintly worth the money. I am a sucker for a romantic fairy tales, and this one has the most surprising and lovable plot. It's a 5 star book.
ReplyDeleteI really like this book, it is amazing. I just finished this book and will read it again. I love Haddix's book like the Double Identity.
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I also read it and the connection bettween harper and cecilia is truly a fairytale. I am a ten year old and I love this book. I love to read and I read Just Ella and that was very good.
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Margaret Patterson Haddix is a such a good author!
five stars!!!
This book was amazing ! i love how Harper and Cecilia are just like made for eachother !. it's incrdeiable. but i was wondering if there was a book after Palace of Mirrors, because i want to see how Harper and Cecilia are engaged. when's their wedding and everything. is there another book out yet. if not is there GOING to be another book telling about them or not ?
ReplyDeleteI read the book in a matter of days. It is so hard to put down. It was fantastic and had a totaly surprizing ending. If you have not yet picked the book up and got stuck to it yet, I STRONGLY advise you to. This book was unforgetable and magical. I loved it! Ten thumbs up ( if thats possible ) :)
ReplyDeleteit is so romantic when at the end, they danced. i love this book. 5 ****s (five stars for Margaret Patterson Haddix.
ReplyDeleteWow this book is so amazing!!! I read the last 50 pages this morning and i felt like i only read 4!!! When i start reading this book its like i was walking on the journey to the place of mirriors with them! I could read this book 1,000 times and i would never get tired of it! Thanks Margaret Peterson Haddix! I just bought FOUND and i cant wait to get lost in it!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. It's a good book. Too bad I'm reading it for a book project that's due tommorow that I've had over a month to do.
ReplyDeleteI think this one of the best books I've ever read. There was a different ending in this book than in many other fairy tales. If I were a director then I would deffinitly create a rememerable masterpiece that would be as incredible as the book, and just like the book last a lifetime.
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This book is awesome. After every chapter it leaves you wondering what's gonna happend next. This is a book i think anyone will love. I know i did. I picked it up and couldn't put it down. I just LOOOOOOOOOOOVE this BOOOOK!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book. I just finished and wished it wasn't over. I hope there will be a sequel or a movie. I'd love both.
ReplyDeleteMargeret Peterson Haddix is a great author, The first book I am reading by her is called The House on The Gulf and the next book I am reading is Among The Hidden and The Palace Of Mirrors looks like a good book too Thanks for telling me about the plot that really helps
ReplyDeleteIt's a great book. I have read it several times and am still impressed every time.
ReplyDeleteI read this book randomly. I had to read a certain amount of books for a project and this was on the list. I am soooo happy I chose this book. It was amazing. I came here looking for a summary and the summary given was very good. Thanks. This book seriously is now one of my favorites. Thank you Haddix!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've always had Palace of Mirrors as my favorite. I read it in 2nd grade and have always loved the book. Still my number 1 favorite. I've always thought of Palace of Mirrors as something thats different. It takes u to a new world, full of adventure, secrets, promises. It feels real like its actually happening. Though it has no pictures it opens your imagination. I've always thought Cecilia and Desmia looked the same but slightly different.
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