Liar's Test by Ambelin Kwaymullina
on May 21, 2024
ISBN: 0593571789
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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“Liar’s Test” is a young adult fantasy novel by Ambelin Kwaymullina. Bell is a treesinger, able to talk to trees in her grove. Unfortunately, the treesingers are subjugated by the ruling class and considered inferior. Bell hides her intentions and is selected to participate in the Queen’s Test to determine who will rule. The worldbuilding is deep, but readers will have to pay close attention because the writing is a bit twisty and the narrative moves fast. Similar in some ways to the Hunger Games, readers will root for Bell in this story of oppression and colonialism. A suggested additional purchase for YA collections where fantasy is popular.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.