SuitabookA Tangle of Gold
Jaclyn Moriarty
- Reading
- Because this concludes a trilogy, begin with the earlier books if possible. Read in manageable sections, pause to track the characters and Cello’s political situation, and discuss confusing language or revelations after they become clearer.
- Themes
- Hope amid political and environmental crisis: Cello faces violent colour storms, public outrage, political crisis and anti-government groups, while Madeleine, Elliot, Keira and others work to save the kingdom. The book presents competing or mixed signals about this.
- Connection across difference: Madeleine and Elliot are separated between worlds, while unusual dialogue and misunderstandings affect characters from different provinces. The book leaves its stance open to more than one reading.
- Authority, deception and consequences: Princess Ko’s deception is exposed, her people are outraged, and authorities arrest her and order her execution. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Pay attention to emotional distress, captivity, illness, grief, threatened execution, political unrest and dangerous storms. Romantic kissing and relationships also form part of the story, though their development is not fully clear.