![]() ![]() Oppel’s alternate world is so fully imagined and perfectly detailed that even the most farfetched ideas and events seem possible. Kate’s ambitions are set against the backdrop of an awakening feminist movement, a cause Kate embraces wholeheartedly, even a trifle recklessly. ![]() It’s to his credit that he lets the reader decide whether or not Kate is justified in doing whatever she can to pursue her dreams. Oppel’s exploration of Kate’s darker side is fascinating and gratifying. ![]() This time, Kate’s ruthlessness and obstinacy take center stage as she accepts a rich man’s marriage proposal in order to keep her parents from vetoing her trip to outer space. Fans of Matt Cruse and Kate de Vries will be happy to learn that their favorite characters are back in the latest adventure from Kenneth Oppel. ![]()
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