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Starred Review on January 26, 2024 | YA - High School
Gr 9 Up—Vera is not a human being; she's a "kishuf" golem, made immortal by the word "truth" inked on her forehead. Crafted by her creator Ezra from clay and pieces of his murdered daughter Chaya through an ancient, forbidden practice, she has one purpose—exact revenge on the Nazis who killed Chaya. This mission comes sooner than expected when Ezra disappears, and as Vera journeys closer to danger in search of him, she comes face-to-face with more of Chaya's memories and humanity. The questions she begins to ask about who and what she really is in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More