The Dark Lord Clementine
Dastardly deeds aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name “Clementine,” but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since birth to be the best (worst?) Evil Overlord she can be. But everything changes the day the Dark Lord Elithor is cursed by a mysterious rival. Now, Clementine must not only search for a way to break the curse, but also take on the full responsibilities of the Dark Lord. As Clementine forms her first friendships, discovers more about her own magic than she ever dared to explore, and is called upon to break her father’s code of good and evil, she starts to question the very life she’s been fighting for. What if the Dark Lord Clementine doesn’t want to be dark after all?
I don’t read many middle grade books, but the ones I do I’m always delighted in. The Dark Lord Clementine is no exception. I loved the cover first, the story’s concept sealed the deal, and Clementine herself was a captivating young lady to read about. She changed so much over the course of the book; she went from being an isolated girl who never questioned her father, to a girl overflowing with friends who knew how to stand up for herself. She protected her home and the villagers, ultimately sacrificing her life in the process. I would love to see a sequel and read about Clementine’s new life on the road. It would be quite entertaining!
I liked how Clementine questioned her future as a Dark Lord, and if she even wanted to be one. It was even nicer to find out that her father felt the same way about himself; I think it gave the pair a chance to bond. They hadn’t exactly had many opportunities to do that over the years. It was nice to see Clementine find a middle ground between being an evil Dark Lord or being completely “good.” She was able to appease the council of Dark Lords long enough to give herself a chance to find out who she wanted to be, as all children should be able to.
The Dark Lord Clementine is an enchanting tale that will entertain readers of any age.
The Dark Lord Clementine Rating: ★★★★★
I don’t read many middle grade books, but the ones I do I’m always delighted in. The Dark Lord Clementine is no exception. I loved the cover first, the story’s concept sealed the deal, and Clementine herself was a captivating young lady to read about. She changed so much over the course of the book; she went from being an isolated girl who never questioned her father, to a girl overflowing with friends who knew how to stand up for herself. She protected her home and the villagers, ultimately sacrificing her life in the process. I would love to see a sequel and read about Clementine’s new life on the road. It would be quite entertaining!
I liked how Clementine questioned her future as a Dark Lord, and if she even wanted to be one. It was even nicer to find out that her father felt the same way about himself; I think it gave the pair a chance to bond. They hadn’t exactly had many opportunities to do that over the years. It was nice to see Clementine find a middle ground between being an evil Dark Lord or being completely “good.” She was able to appease the council of Dark Lords long enough to give herself a chance to find out who she wanted to be, as all children should be able to.
The Dark Lord Clementine is an enchanting tale that will entertain readers of any age.
The Dark Lord Clementine Rating: ★★★★★