Shadows on the Moon

by Zoë Marriott Narrated by Amy Rubinate

Overview

A powerful tale of magic, love, and revenge set in fairy-tale Japan.

Trained in the magical art of shadow-weaving, sixteen-year-old Suzume is able to re-create herself in any form - a fabulous gift for a girl desperate to escape her past. But who is she really? Is she a girl of noble birth living under the tyranny of her mother's new husband, Lord Terayama? Or a lowly drudge scraping a living in the ashes of Terayama's kitchens? Or is she Yue, the most beautiful courtesan in the Moonlit Lands? Whatever her true identity, Suzume is destined to use her skills to steal the heart of a prince in a revenge plot to destroy Terayama. And nothing will stop her, not even the one true aspect of her life- her love for a fellow shadow-weaver.

Editorial Reviews

AUGUST 2012 - AudioFile

The blend of fantasy and aspects of feudal Japan makes this story rich and original. Marriott’s wonderful characters and use of folklore gain further authenticity through Amy Rubinate’s performance. She gives the diversity of homelands that are part of the novel’s setting full credibility with a variety of accents and inflections. The main character, Suzume, lives in a world of shadow weavers, people who can cast shadows and create illusions. Rubinate’s inspired portrayal of Suzume captures the many facets of her personality: conflicted but passionate, strong but fragile. As narrator, she gives power to Suzume’s story by portraying her as a flawed, lovely girl. C.C. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

AUGUST 2012 - AudioFile

The blend of fantasy and aspects of feudal Japan makes this story rich and original. Marriott’s wonderful characters and use of folklore gain further authenticity through Amy Rubinate’s performance. She gives the diversity of homelands that are part of the novel’s setting full credibility with a variety of accents and inflections. The main character, Suzume, lives in a world of shadow weavers, people who can cast shadows and create illusions. Rubinate’s inspired portrayal of Suzume captures the many facets of her personality: conflicted but passionate, strong but fragile. As narrator, she gives power to Suzume’s story by portraying her as a flawed, lovely girl. C.C. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172292460
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	04/24/2012
Edition description:	Unabridged

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