Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Donya Pedigo

Jester by Brielle D. Porter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jester by Brielle D. Porter is a fun read that takes you to Oasis, a city similar to Las Vegas with its gambling, street shows, and majestic atmosphere. This is a YA book, but be advised it does have a few more mature topics like showgirl costumes, and being groped just to name a few. That being said I would recommend this book for a more mature teen.

I really enjoyed this book which is filled with action, competition, magic, enemies, romance, and so much more. We get to see Lisette (Mirage) tell her story and experience things through her eyes. She is left on her own after her father is executed for murdering the king. Despite not having magic to rely on she uses her quick wit and determination to thrive to become a contestant in the deadly competition to be chosen as the highest-ranked magician in the world, the Queen’s Jester. Her biggest rival is Luc, a guy who processes real magic. Their rivalry is one for the ages.

I’m so amazed that Jester is Brielle D. Porters’ debut novel, because it is a wonderfully written tale for the ages. She is definitely a author to watch out for.