Recommended by Childrens Books Ireland (14yrs+)

THE CROWDED SHADOWS by CELINE KIERNAN

This sequel to last year’s The Poison Throne continues the story of Wynter Moorehawke as she struggles to understand the terrible changes that have taken place in the Kingdom. In The Crowded Shadows she continues her search for the rebel Prince Alberon. The book lacks some of the thrilling, breathless pacing of the first book, but it provides a lot of useful background information and is a satisfying read.