Kingdom of the Northern Sun by Clara MartinGiven today’s headlines and divided opinions about refugees, war and misuses of power, this book is a timely and impactful read. Clara Martin balances an engaging plot, compelling characters, and smart allegorical writing to deliver a powerful start to this new genre-bending series. The novel can stand alone as an entertaining work of fantasy, but there are also enough loose ends to keep readers eager for the sophomore offering from this sharp new voice in the genre.