A review by kellkie
The Cabinet of Wonders by Marie Rutkoski
4.0
After Petra's father, Mikal Kronos, has his eyes stolen from the prince of Bohemia, she and her mechanical spider leave their tiny town for Prague, convinced they can retrieve her father's eyes and restore some sense of peace to their family. She is aided along the way by friends with magical abilities and Gypsies -- whom she is originally told to avoid at all costs.
Petra learns that the clock her father built for the prince could easily be used as a weapon, and upon gaining access to the castle, is introduced to several interesting characters that both help and hinder her progress.
The plot moves quickly in this enjoyable story, and I couldn't help but want Astrophil (the spider) for my very own! A love of knowledge, a sprinkle of some real historical events and characters, and some interesting ways to use magic make this story a very fun read!
I'm eager to begin the second book in this series, The Celestial Globe.
Petra learns that the clock her father built for the prince could easily be used as a weapon, and upon gaining access to the castle, is introduced to several interesting characters that both help and hinder her progress.
The plot moves quickly in this enjoyable story, and I couldn't help but want Astrophil (the spider) for my very own! A love of knowledge, a sprinkle of some real historical events and characters, and some interesting ways to use magic make this story a very fun read!
I'm eager to begin the second book in this series, The Celestial Globe.