Spinning Starlight by R.C. Lewis is an updated story of The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Anderson. This is a futuristic, technology filled story with only a hint of magic. The reader forgets that they are in a fairy tale except for the familiarity of the story.
16 year old Liddi Jantzen has lived her whole life having every moment of her life captured on film. She's a futuristic Kardashian, only all 8 of her brothers are amazingly talented and gifted. Her family own a large technology company, and Liddi, the only daughter, has inherited the lion's share of the corporation so that her brothers will not fight over the company and will band together to help Liddi. She's been sheltered and loved by her brothers, but she is a lonely girl with no one to truly call her friend.
Liddi's brothers suddenly are taken captive, and the main conduits to connect the 7 worlds are damaged. To save her brothers and repair the conduits, Liddi is thrust into a whole new world where she must work with people who don't believe technology is the key. They honor the older ways. In her journey, Liddi meets people she respects and learns to love, despite her inability to talk. She learns new ways to communicate, and her innate talent is magnified.
The story feels modern and fresh, and the writing is well done. Liddi is a very sympathetic character, and the choices she must make are world changing. I enjoyed this book very much and will recommend it to my students.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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