Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Kate Klimo brings a fresh
new view of this setting. Instead of zombies, vampires, and the occasional
werewolf (or both) we get centaurs. Daughter
of the Centaurs centers around a young girl, Malora, who dreams of
following her father’s footsteps to become a horse leader of the People, a
small band of the world’s remaining humans. However, tragedy strikes when her
People are massacred by a group of bat-like beings called Leatherwings. Left as
the sole survivor, Malora finds herself alone with only Sky, her father’s
stallion, as her companion and a herd of wild horses. Three years later, Malora
and her herd are captured by a group of Centaurs, her People’s ancient enemy.
To her surprise and astonishment, Malora finds companionship and a place to
call home in the Centaurs’ society. Despite finding friends among the Centaurs,
there are those who still fear and despise the foreign human. Will Malora ever
truly feel welcome in her newfound community? The story is a great coming of
age novel for young teens. Throughout the novel the reader comes across themes about belonging, those who feel ostracized, and society as a whole. As a first
novel, Daughter of the Centaurs is a
promising start for the trilogy. The story is entertaining, a great range of
characters, and light-hearted. Yet, the book displays a few flaws that include
lack of character development, not enough plot buildup, and a simplistic
writing style. Overall though, the book is a fantastic read and recommended for any teen interested in a good fantasy.
Jacquelyne Yawn
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