A review by stuhlsem
Shield of Stars by Hilari Bell

3.0

This book was cute and a fast read--a perfect break from nonfiction and from being outside in the cold with goats and chickens. Pretty typical fantasy story--orphan boy was taken in by kind justice when he botches an attempt to pick said justice's pocket. Boy becomes clerk and helps justice in attempt against the corrupt regent. Justice is caught and boy must go on quest to rescue justice and perhaps save the kingdom? Of course, there's also a pretty girl, who happens to be really good at knife fighting and has awesome hair. There's also a well-tempered mule, lots of guards with different uniforms, and gods with funny names.