Reviewed by Melissa Wray
The Risen Kingdom needs a new queen, and Bell
Silverleaf is one of the chosen to compete for the honour. But first she needs
to work out who to trust and what she really wants.
Seven girls are selected to compete in a series of
challenges that, if they survive, will narrow down who will rule across the
Risen Kingdom for the next twenty-five years. Bell doesn’t really want rule.
What she wants is revenge against those who hurt her people, the Treesingers. But
if she takes this opportunity, she might just be able to have her revenge as
well.
Kwaymullina has created an intricate fantasy world
full of mystery, history, intrigue and action. The main character Bell has
different shades of toughness, strength, kindness and vulnerability. A perfect
combination! The journey created by Kwaymullina for Bell Silverleaf enables her
to show these wonderful traits in her character. For that reason, the careful
and detailed writing to craft this character mean that as the reader, you really
hope Bell succeeds in all the challenges.
The storyline moved quickly between high stakes
action, important details surrounding events, increased stakes and drawing all
the threads of the storyline together to work out where it was going. It really
keeps the reader guessing page after page.
Liar’s Test is book one in the Silverleaf chronicles.
There is no release date for the next book as yet, but it will definitely be
worth the wait! Inspired by strength and power of Aboriginal women, this story
will keep the reader mesmerised by the fantasy world and every character in it.
Liar’s Test is suitable for a 12+ year-old readership.
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