You'll be hearing about this one.
Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta is one of the best books I've enjoyed reading in a long time. The genre is young adult fantasy, with a touch of magic and princesses -- and enough battle and strategy to appeal to everyone.It's a fairly recent release (Candlewick Press, 2010) and it has received numerous positive reviews by both individuals and by professional reviewing sources.
Marchetta is also the author of Jellicoe Road, winner of the Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.
