#Review: Karina’s Silver Shoes – Denise Marques Leitao
From the moment, Karina lay eyes on a pair of silver shoes, she knew she had to have them. The shoes’ unnatural pull has made her covet them in a way that often puts herself and those around her in unexpected circumstances. Her life is soon turned upside down when she is catapulted into the chaotic realm of Whyland. It is there that she soon becomes privy to a plan several of its residents have concocted in order to restore balance to the realm itself. Despite her misgivings, she dives head-first into what has been asked of her, never once thinking about the consequences of her actions.
A wonderfully put-together tale, Karina’s Silver Shoes throws the reader smack-dab in the middle of Karina’s tumultuous life. This is a girl whose attention has been piqued by a pair of silver shoes. A girl who knows nothing about the parallel dimension that exists alongside her world. She’s innocent and quite naive, though she’s headstrong and decisive when she needs to be. She often finds herself in situations that test her mettle, those of which also make her question what she must do in order to survive.
The author has created such a complex world. One that mimics the real world, to some extent. She vividly paints the environments the characters find themselves in, allowing the reader to further imagine everything they see, touch, and feel along the way. Though the quest the characters embark on is full of so much adversity, the characters are willing to see things through to the very end. Their desire to set all wrongs to right drives them do what they think is best for themselves and those they love. A truly immersive read, this is a book that stays on your mind long after you’ve read it.
Synopsis:
She’s got the fate of a kingdom in her hands—or rather, in her shoes.
14-year old Karina is not sure what she wants, but she knows what she’s found: fascinating silver shoes. Fascinating, dangerous, and potentially evil. On the upside, they do bring cool visitors.
When two princesses ask her to go to Whyland, a kingdom in a parallel dimension, to destroy the shoes, of course Karina accepts. Who would refuse a free trip to an alternate world?
Advised by a wise master and threatened by a beautiful stepmother, Karina goes on a journey with a princess to defeat a powerful witch. But Whyland is nothing like she expected. Karina finds herself stuck in a kingdom she doesn’t understand, with no clue on who to trust. Before saving anyone, she’d better save herself—if she figures out how.
From Brazilian / Canadian writer Denise Marques Leitao comes Karina’s Silver Shoes, a teen parody of fantasy and fairy-tale tropes with many female characters, friendships between girls and women, and some subtle romance.
About The Author:
Denise Marques Leitao was born and raised in Brazil. When she’s not creating worlds and characters, she’s discussing the meaning of the Universe with her son, writing unintellectual poetry, podcasting about popular culture, or teaching. She lives in Montreal, Canada, and has a Master’s in English Literature.
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