The final book of the trilogy that began with Flora Segunda (2007) and Flora’s Dare (2008)
is a roller coaster ride, tying together loose ends while bowling over
readers with the inventive language, complex history, and intriguing
culture of a richly imagined fantasy world. Flora casts a blood spell to
find her true mother and eventually succeeds, but the road to that
reunion is paved with ghostly octopi, a rude but attractive were-bear,
Flora’s near death at the hands of a villainous Birdie, and the
transformation of sidekick Udo from feckless fop to dashing leading man.
Though the romance is predictable, this remains a charming conclusion
to a fine fantasy series. Northern Californians especially will
appreciate Wilce’s unique take on a magical, Spanish-influenced culture
imposed on Bay Area geography.
— Debbie Carton
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