General Winston's Daughter- Sharon Shinn
Product Description:
Averie is thrilled to visit Chiarrin, a colonized land her father oversees as general of the Aebrian military. As the foreign rhythms of her new life sweep her along, the general's daughter begins to question the ethics and wisdom of colonial governance, depicted as a rough parallel to British rule during empire days. She delves into the culture, strains against the fussy restraints of her era and social class, and finds herself drawn to an officer of non-Aerbrian descent. But it is an interesting young woman from the marketplace, Jalessa, who truly opens a window into Chiarrizi culture. As political resistance begins to threaten colonial rule, security becomes tighter, tensions rise, and the plot culminates in some rather shocking events. But Shinn, an author who smoothly crosses back and forth between adult and YA fantasy audiences, skillfully shepherds her tale to a satisfying, believable conclusion. This thoughtful romance with political overtones will prove irresistible to many readers.
Review:
You know those books that, after you read them, always seem to pop back up in your mind? This was definately one of those.
(I actually read this book like 3 years ago but I really wanted to share how awesome it was!)Set in time that many other books also share, I didn't really think that it would be able to set itself apart. However, this book blew me away with its haunting values. The ending was completely unexpected, (Well at least for me.) and usually I would have thought it was over the top crazy, but it wasn't.
Putting it simply I haven't read it in forever but I am always thinking about it now and then. I think it had very cool depth and worth your time. It also has some lovely romance in it as well ;)
P.S. This author has some other amazing books out there as well. If you liked this one, check some of the others out later!
-Sunnie