A Winter's Promise: The Mirror Visitor Book 1 (The Mirror Visitor Quartet, 1)

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La Passe-miroir ", le succès transgénérationnel de Christelle Dabos". Le Monde.fr (in French) . Retrieved 27 April 2018.

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Archibald –Ophelia’s uncle and guardian, he is a kind and caring man who helps her navigate the treacherous world of the Arks. Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire 2016 – Alter1fo". Alter1fo (in French). 11 May 2016 . Retrieved 27 April 2018. Lose yourself in the world of the arks and in the company of an unforgettable character in this French runaway hit by debut author Christelle Dabos. A Winter’s Promise, the first installment in the Mirror Visitor Quartet, introduces readers to a remarkable heroine and to the richly imagined universe of the arks: floating celestial islands governed by the spirits of immortal ancestors. Ophelia, a mix of awkward misfit and misunderstood genius, possesses two special gifts: an unrivaled talent for reading the past of objects and the ability to travel through mirrors. Her peaceful existence on the ark of Anima is interrupted when she is promised in marriage to Thorn, a taciturn and influential member of a powerful clan from a distant ark, the cold and icy Pole. Ophelia must follow her fiancé to the towering city of Citaceleste, where nobody can be trusted. There, in the company of her inscrutable future husband, Ophelia slowly realizes that she is a pawn in a political game that will have far-reaching ramifications not only for her but for her entire world.I respect your opinion and I do agree with you: this book (just like any other) is not for everyone, but I couldn’t leave without saying anything. Sorry to hear this didn’t work well. I’ve read something before with that disparity of feeling like it was written for a young audience but the content was anything but young. It was so strange Quatre raisons de découvrir La Passe-Miroir, une fascinante saga fantastique". madmoiZelle.com (in French). 1 June 2017 . Retrieved 27 April 2018. She learns that sometimes the strongest power comes from the most improbable sources and that there are allies in unexpected places. Ophelia succeeds in the end, but at a huge personal cost. La passe-miroir" de Christelle Dabos, lauréat du premier roman jeunesse". RTL.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 28 April 2018 . Retrieved 27 April 2018.

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I read the book (absolutely loved it) and honestly the uncle’s comment didn’t bother me at all. It is just one character point of view (an old male one) and definitely not the message of the book. Ophelia comes from a very old traditional family where girls don’t really get to choose who they marry, just like in middle age. So of course having sex with her husband will be expected of her and people will think that she should have no say in the matter. She does not live in our modern society. However, she makes it clear that she will have none of it very early on. She also refused all the previous suitors her family presented her despite the conservative context she has been raised in. She is actually a lot more complex than she lets on and so is Thorn. Also you forgot to say that later on, Ophelia’s uncle apologies to her for what he said. He tells her that she is the strongest person of the family and also predicts that her husband’s will will break under hers. (This last part is actually the extract that appears on the cover of the book in the French version). I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos

Will Ophelia’s talent as a reader suffice to avoid being lured into a deadly trap by her ever more fearful adversaries? Will she ever see Thorn, her betrothed, again? Identity and self-discovery –As Ophelia navigates the complex political and social facets of the society she lives in, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She finds it difficult to understand her unique abilities and make a name for herself in a society that values power and position. The main character of Christelle Dabos’ young adult fantasy novel “A Winter’s Promise” is Ophelia, a member of the Anima clan with the power to learn an object’s history just by touching it. She is no longer the same person she was when she first stepped foot on the Ark of the Pole because of the growth and changes she has through on her voyage. Tante Rosamonde – Ophelia’s aunt, she is a sweet and caring woman who provides a sense of stability and comfort to Ophelia throughout the book.

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Winter’s Promisse was the book that remind me why I love fantasy so much. The world builing is amazing, the premisse is really interesting and unique and the characters… not going to lie, I loved them as well. They’re complex, have layers and motifs.a b "Par ici les sortilèges Rencontre avec Christelle Dabos". Libération.fr (in French) . Retrieved 27 April 2018. A Winter’s Promise is a beautifully structured system of mirrors, reflecting in its glittering facets many other books.”— The TLS She is someone that is blessed with the singular gift of reading objects and finding out their past. Not only that, but she is able to do something even more fantastic and cross mirrors. The world was once a place of unity, but now there are a variety of different worlds that now exist and live separated from each other. Each of them is looked over by an immortal and omnipotent ancestor. I see a lot of people in the comments saying they won’t read the book because of this review (which is valid), but I advice for anyone who’s reading this to try for themselves.

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A Winter’s Promise is at once fantastical, disturbing, and dangerously addictive...”—Marion Rankine, author of Brolliology Note: the one thing I did like about Ophelia is that I believe she is asexual, as she mentions more than once that she’s never felt sexual attraction before. And for that, I commend the author.The book’s dramatic and thrilling conclusion is the battle between the several factions vying for power and control over the Arks. Ophelia must use every wit and talent she possesses to survive and protect those she loves. Ophelia –The protagonist of the narrative, Ophelia, is a quiet, reserved young woman who has the ability to understand the history of things. Thorn, a powerful and mysterious figure from another ark, is her fiancé. She also learns that she is a pawn in a larger game and that other factions place a great value on her ability to see into the history of objects. Ophelia must navigate this dangerous world, all while keeping her true motives hidden from those around her.