Back of the Book: Leya Truelong has the potential to become a powerful Double Vision Mistress, if she can control her impulsiveness and temper and avoid being stripped of her gifts in a painful and debilitating ritual. But, Zandra, a devious bully, knows exactly how to rouse Leya’s anger. The girls’ battle of wits mirrors the greater conflict between the Mistresses and the renegades. Can Leya, a simple peasant girl, hold her own in a world of deception and betrayal?
In a world where different colored eyes can produce special powers, Leya only dreams that her green and blue eyes can help her escape a life of poverty. However, after being selected, Leya must struggle to overcome her temper in order to become the Mistress she dreams of being. As Leya’s powers grow stronger, can she overcome her impulses in order to become an admirable leader?
This book follows the life of rash and energetic Leya as she discovers and wields her powers. It’s refreshing to see a character who not only makes mistakes, but has to deal with the consequences. I was impressed by Leya’s character development, and the changing of her personality as she grows up and matures. The world of the Mistresses was well-fleshed out, with enough detail to make the world feel tangible. This book builds up to a powerful climax that leaves the reader hungry for more.
