A review by emilyb_chicago
The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick

4.0

This was a well built, YA fantasy with plenty of worldbuiding integrated smoothly into the story. The very fast paced plot kept my attention despite this being over 600 pages. While the main arc does wrap, there is definitely a setup to the next books in the series. I enjoyed the characters, even those who started a little cliche. I especially liked being first suspicious and then slowly trusting new characters right alongside the main character.

After finishing I found out that many of the areas that I found interesting (but didn't need for the story) are actually fleshed out in the author's web page. I love that they've made their world so completely accessible and immersive. Also, if you're listening, there is a map that is worth finding!