books 2009: The Safe-Keeper's Secret, by Sharon Shinn

[supercheesegirl]

This was delightful! I guess I'd classify it as YA fantasy? I really enjoyed the premise--that there are some people with an ability, and a responsibility and role in society, for keeping secrets, for listening and keeping silent and knowing when the truth should be told. I loved how nicely everything wrapped up in the end, how when the secrets came out it was the right time and everything fit together. I liked the characters and the story and the way the mysteries were solved.

Thanks to everyone who's recommended Shinn to me. I really liked this book. What should I read of hers next?

Comments

[moonshadow.livejournal.com]

So glad you liked the book. :) Happily, there are many more of her works you have yet to enjoy! There are two sequels to SKS, the next is The Truth-Teller's Tale. Other works of hers that have a similar feel, which I suspect you'd especially like, include General Winston's Daughter and Summers at Castle Auburn.

My personal favorites, though, are Angelica and Wrapt in Crystal.

[supercheesegirl.livejournal.com]

I've already got General Winston's Daughter on my list--I'll be adding the others, thanks!