A review by msthienkim
The Mapmaker's War by Ronlyn Domingue
5.0
Every now and again, I read a book that reminds me why I love reading. The Mapmaker’s War: A Legend by Ronlyn Domingue is one such novel. Domingue weaves a tale of love, ambition, loneliness and belonging that will resonate within all of us.
Aoife (pronounced ee-fah) is the mapmaker in this story. Born a girl in a far away land in a time long ago, her path in life was set: grow up, marry, and produce children. Instead, at a young age she falls in love with charts and maps. A childhood friend, who also happens to be the crown prince, learns of her desire. Pretty soon, she is apprenticed to the kingdom’s mapmaker. Aoife enjoys the freedom and privilege not common to girls her age.
In her travels to map the kingdom’s land, she discovers another land. Word spreads of the Guardians’ gold paths and various riches, and soon Aoife’s kingdom is ready for war. She attempts to advocate for the Guardians’ peaceful, almost Utopian world, but to no avail. Aoifee is eventually exiled and adopted into the Guardians’ community. While her new community is understanding and embraces her, Aoife struggles with her past, her betrayal, and her inner demons.
Wow, did that sound like I gave away the entire story? Don’t worry, there are no spoilers. The book jacket reveals even more details. The beauty in this story is Aoife’s evolution, transformation even.
http://www.fromlefttowrite.com/book-review-the-mapmakers-war-by-ronlyn-domingue/
Aoife (pronounced ee-fah) is the mapmaker in this story. Born a girl in a far away land in a time long ago, her path in life was set: grow up, marry, and produce children. Instead, at a young age she falls in love with charts and maps. A childhood friend, who also happens to be the crown prince, learns of her desire. Pretty soon, she is apprenticed to the kingdom’s mapmaker. Aoife enjoys the freedom and privilege not common to girls her age.
In her travels to map the kingdom’s land, she discovers another land. Word spreads of the Guardians’ gold paths and various riches, and soon Aoife’s kingdom is ready for war. She attempts to advocate for the Guardians’ peaceful, almost Utopian world, but to no avail. Aoifee is eventually exiled and adopted into the Guardians’ community. While her new community is understanding and embraces her, Aoife struggles with her past, her betrayal, and her inner demons.
Wow, did that sound like I gave away the entire story? Don’t worry, there are no spoilers. The book jacket reveals even more details. The beauty in this story is Aoife’s evolution, transformation even.
http://www.fromlefttowrite.com/book-review-the-mapmakers-war-by-ronlyn-domingue/