Can you imagine just
how awkward life would be if you were unable to hide what you were really
feeling? And if you were the only one whose thoughts were clearly on view for
the rest of the world to see?
This is the problem
faced by Neverfell. She betrays her thoughts and feelings by her facial
expressions. The other inhabitants of the underground world of Caverna are
taught to produce various facial expressions and are able to cover their true
thoughts at all times – and Neverfell is unable to tell if they are lying or
not.
This makes Neverfell
both dangerous and useful. She becomes caught up in the plots and intrigues of this
world – everyone wants to use her for their own schemes. Neverfell herself
wants to escape the claustrophobic underground world and discover life
overground??
Caverna is an
intricate and bizarre world, full of intriguing characters and strange customs.
It’s a world I want to come back to again and again, and I’m certain I will
re-read this book a hundred times and find new treasure each time. If you love
adventure stories set in fantastical other-worlds you will adore this.
