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Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
4.0

Incarceron tells the twin stories of Finn the Starseer, a member of a band of thieving marauders termed the "Scum", and Claudia, the daughter of the Warden of Incarceron.

Finn and his fellows are locked in a humongous, ever-changing prison; Incarceron. No guards but the prison itself, which is ever watchful with cameras and derives seemingly malicious enjoyment from tormenting it's inmates with quakes and lights off and suddenly closed passages.

Claudia lives on a technologically advanced world whose former King has decreed they should live in the same way as Medieval times, eschewing technoligical advances.

Finn is searching for an escape, accompanied by his oathbrother, a slave he saves, and a wise man.

Claudia will do anything to avoid the fate she's been groomed for her whole life: marrying the Prince of the Realm.

When they both find mysterious keys, their lives and missions intertwine.

Claudia's bits are deliciously Machievellian political intrigue. Finn's bits have all the adventure, challenges, and monsters you could want.

Together, the book was a delightful romp.

This Book's Food Designation Rating: A crispy bagguette (the cool prison) layered with creamy mozzerella cheese (the awesome characters) and basil (the bitter grittiness of the world.) Very satisfying and complex.