Release: September 13, 2016
Format: Paperback
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Reader
Source: Amazon
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, Kobo
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Instant New York Times Bestseller
A stunning debut set in a world where reading is unheard-of, perfect for fans of Inkheart and Shadow and Bone
Sefia knows what it means to survive. After her father’s brutal murder, she flees into the wilderness with her aunt Nin. And She teaches her to hunt, track, and steal. But when someone kidnaps Nin, Sefia is completely all alone. None of her survival skills can help her discover where someone has taken Nin, or if she’s even alive. The only clue to both her aunt’s disappearance and her father’s murder is the odd rectangular object belonging to her father, an object she comes to realize is a book—a marvelous item unheard of in her otherwise illiterate society.
With the help of this book, and the aid of a mysterious stranger with dark secrets of his own, Sefia sets out to rescue her aunt and find out what really happened the day her father was killed—and punish the people responsible.
With overlapping stories of swashbuckling pirates and merciless assassins, The Reader is a brilliantly told adventure from an extraordinary new talent.
About the Author:
Traci Chee is an all-around word geek, she loves book arts and art books, poetry and paper crafts. She studied literature and creative writing at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and earned a master of arts degree from San Francisco State University. Traci grew up in a small town with more cows than people, and now feels most at home in the mountains, scaling switchbacks and happening upon hidden highland lakes. She lives in California with her fast-fast dog. The Reader is her YA debut..
The Reader Review:
Imagine living in a world where people don’t know how to read? And you come across a book and find out how to read it and learn the secrets? I loved the premise of “The Reader,” and the author immediately drew me into the plot and the characters.
Firstly I have to commend the author for her style of writing. She narrates the book from different perspectives, like Sefia, Tanin, Lon, and Captain Reeds. When you start reading the story, you don’t know how they will all connect because they seem detached from one another. It was interesting to see how the author seamlessly merged them throughout the book.
I adored Sefia and Archer. Frankly, they both hold the story together through their actions, even if the plot focuses more on Sefia. Moreover, I loved their friendship. Even though Archer is mute, I enjoyed how Sefia communicated with him and found them to be an exciting duo. The second half of the book is equally thriller as Sefia and Archer find themselves in action and adventure as they go on their journey to find Nin. Some moments had me tensed, like when they have to fight for themselves near the crates.
Even the supporting cast like Tanin and Captain Reed was exciting to read. I particularly liked Captain Reed’s tale as he and Meeks and the rest of the crew search for treasure. Also, the author ends the story in a suitable manner that makes you look forward to reading the next book.
Overall, I felt “The Reader” is an exciting fantasy adventure with a unique plot. It is a great start to “The Reader Trilogy,” and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
