Although some of Mead's urban fantasies feature mature content, Soundless is light on the romance and violence and is appropriate for middle school and young teen YA readers. Biografa del autor Richelle Mead is the author of the international 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series and its bestselling spinoff series, Bloodlines. Kudos to Mead for not only writing about a non-Western character but making sure the cover featured an obviously Asian model - something that's not always done in children's publishing about multicultural characters. There's not a ton of action or much by way of immersion in the Chinese surroundings, but Fei and Li Wei's journey down the mountain is just compelling enough to make the 250-plus-page-read quick and easy. As would be fitting with the ancient Chinese fantasy setting, proper Fei and her forbidden love, Li Wei, may have feelings for each other but can't think only of themselves when their duty is to their villagers and, more importantly, Fei's sister, whom they left behind in hopes of a solution. A quick read, Soundless may not please readers expecting Mead's signature snark and swoon-worthy romantic tension. with a more solemn tone and subdued humor than the series that put her on the YA map. The main character has a milder version of the fiery courage of author Richelle Mead's Rose ( Vampire Academy) and the intelligence of her Sydney ( Bloodlines). Book Review of Soundless by Richelle Mead. This standalone fantasy is a solid if not remarkable tribute to Chinese folklore.
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