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In the Cities of Coin and Spice (Orphan's Tales, Bk 2)
In the Cities of Coin and Spice - Orphan's Tales, Bk 2
Author: Catherynne Valente, Michael Kaluta (Illustrator)
Every once in a great while a book comes along that reminds us of the magic spell that stories can cast over us -- to dazzle, entertain, and enlighten. Welcome to the Arabian Nights for our time -- a lush and fantastical epic guaranteed to spirit you away from the very first page…. — Secreted away in a garden, a lonely girl spins stories t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553384048
ISBN-10: 055338404X
Publication Date: 10/30/2007
Pages: 528
Rating:
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
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4.8 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Spectra
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 11
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raksha38 avatar reviewed In the Cities of Coin and Spice (Orphan's Tales, Bk 2) on + 203 more book reviews
This is the second half of the Orphan's Tales story and it's just as complex, beautiful, and engrossing as the first. When I finally finished this book, I wanted to cry because I was so happy. It was everything I'd been wanting in a story for a very long time.
reviewed In the Cities of Coin and Spice (Orphan's Tales, Bk 2) on + 636 more book reviews
Just as lushly written as the first book, I was initially so excited to see what would become, not only of the tattoo-eyed girl and sultan-prince boy, but also more of the lavish world that her tales created. This is a darker collection of tales and while it does include a nice conclusion, I do still have lingering curiosities and questions. Regardless, this was all in all, a wonderful and mythical addition to the tradition of fairy tales and one that I genuinely enjoyed reading. I will keep an eye out for the print version, too and keep my fingers crossed that an audio version will some day be produced.


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