THE RESTITCHING OF CAMILLE DULAINE

Ever since Emlyn accidentally opened connections between the spheres in the series opener, she’s known she’d have to be the one to put things back to rights. This is no easy task for her and her Novem because one of their members, Laramie, is missing in the storyworlds. Laramie is accompanied by Frank, an injured wyvern who needs to get home for the sake of her health. Meanwhile, Camille, Emlyn’s sister, finds herself held captive as bait in one of the spheres. Working together, Emlyn and her team must break the bridges between worlds in order to build new pathways and set the stories straight. With such high stakes, failure isn’t an option. As readers dive back into the world of Rivenlea, they’re welcomed by familiar characters who help ground them as the action immediately picks up. Since there’s little recap of previous events, readers must be familiar with the earlier book to fully appreciate this one. The well-crafted worldbuilding details and thoughtfully laid out plot points combine to produce an entertaining story. The use of multiple perspectives and a layered narrative structure guides readers through the various reimagined storyworlds. Franklin’s effective use of foreshadowing creates an engaging experience that will particularly resonate with readers who are familiar with the classic stories she draws upon. The central cast presents white.