The Shamer's Signet

The Shamer's Signet
Kaaberbol, Lene
0805075429

This is the second novel in the Shamer Chronicles. Dina Tonerre and her older brother Davin both narrate the story with the voice alternating between the various chapters. This is an effective device that gives the story more depth because we know what two of the main characters are thinking. Davin is sixteen and struggling with becoming a man. This is not easy for any boy, but Davin has no father and is now living among the Kensie clan needing to prove himself while trying to break away from his family, learn sword fighting and gain some independence. The author uses this tension between childhood and adulthood to move the plot along in surprising ways. Dina experiences her own struggles as an evil lord tries to use her gift as a shamer as his own personal weapon. Again there are a few curse words and the mood is serious. This book should appeal to boys and girls because of the dual narration and the medieval setting. There are four books in this series and I am excited to read the last two. Hopefully Lene Kaaberbol will continue to write in this genre.