Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 6/2012
Very unusual
story: A dark sea full of strange, murdering creatures was created
years ago by the Darkling. When the ship of orphans Alina and Mal is
attacked, Alina reveals a power she did not know she had. She is
quickly made a favorite of the Darkling as the savior of the kingdom,
while Mal is sent away. But things are not as they seem . . . This is an
AMAZING read! Don’t miss it! Ages 12-17. Robin