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HTML: She can't grow up. Literally. In the kingdom of Elpax, juveniles must walk through the mysterious Crossing Gate to become adultsâ??and seventeen-year-old Lenora is determined that her third attempt at crossing to adulthood will be successful. Even though adulthood means facing horrible realities, such as sin-spots appearing on her body whenever she commits a sin, it also means being able to have a job. And Lenora needs to work to support her struggling family. But Lenora's Crossing Day goes horribly wrong. Accused of trying to start a revolution, Lenora must obey the kingdom's laws to the letter if she wants to take suspicion off herself. But following the rules isn't as easy as it sounds. Especially when she meets a mysterious and handsome stranger who makes her feel emotions she's never experienced beforeâ??even though juveniles in Elpax aren't supposed to be capable of falling in love. With the long arm of the law looming over her and her family, Lenora must walk a tightrope between following the rules and investigating why she's unable to cross. Not to mention discovering where her new adult emotions are coming from. But as Lenora uncovers more of Elpax's terrible secrets, she realizes that fighting the system might be the only way to save her family, her country, and her first love. The first in an epic series perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen and Lauren Oliver's Delirium, The Crossing Gate combines the tropes of classic YA dystopia with a Greek-inspired setting and fantasy elements that will whisk readers away on a journey like no other. No library descriptions found. |
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The first book of A Waltz of Sin and Fire is set in a fictional future which is regulated by a totalitarian monarchy and in which women are treated as inferior to men. The plot follows Lenora who needs to go through the Crossing Gate to become an adult. The only thing is that she tried before, but she physically can’t do it. Her failure to cross for a third times gets the attention of the monarchy. The next time better be the right one… only, something happens during her fourth attempt and she gets labeled a traitor.
I overall enjoyed reading The Crossing Gate. The world the author built is believable and you can see it which means it’s well done. I loved that the main character asks questions about how women are treated differently from men and how she wants to help when she sees injustice in front of her. I really enjoyed when the main action starts and you get to see the confirmation that things are not as peachy as the Monarchy wants you to believe which was hinted before. We also get to see another side of some characters that were well hidden before.
On the other hand, I feel like the beginning was a bit long. It did help to explain the world well though. Also, I am not convinced about the love stories. I can only hope it’s going to be worked on in the second book.
In the end, it was a great read and I am looking forward to read the second book and have some questions answered. (