And we're back from hiatus feeling refreshed and energized. I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful summer!
Today I am thrilled to share a review of the third book in one of my personal favorite mystery series, which began with the 2009 Alex Award-winning Finding Nouf.
Author Zoe Ferraris followed Finding Nouf with City of Veils, which we reviewed here in 2010. Kingdom of Strangers only proves that this is one of those rare series in which each installment is even better than the last. Finding Nouf is one of my go-to recommendations, whether a student is looking for a mystery or simply interested in trying something "different." It's a great chance to expose readers to modern Saudi Arabian culture.
Kingdom of Strangers is among this year's Publishers Weekly Best Summer Books and Oprah Magazine's Summer Reading List.
Ferraris is currently working on her first YA novel, The Memory Seas.
FERRARIS, Zoe. Kingdom of Strangers. 368p. Little, Brown. 2012. Tr $25.99. ISBN 978-0-316-074247. LC 2011046158.