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The Prison Healer

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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Book Brief

Lynette Noni

The Prison Healer

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy Prison • Medieval

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni follows a young healer named Kiva Meridan, who works in a notorious prison. When a mysterious prisoner arrives, Kiva is tasked with keeping her alive through a dangerous trial. Themes of resilience, survival, and trust are explored within the harsh confines of the prison.

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Lynette Noni's The Prison Healer captivates with its strong character development, especially the resilient protagonist, and a gripping plot full of twists. The world-building is immersive, drawing readers into the harsh prison setting. However, some found the pacing inconsistent and the secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's a compelling fantasy read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Prison Healer?

Fans of YA fantasy with elements of magic and resilience will enjoy The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni. This novel appeals to readers who appreciated Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas and Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, blending high stakes, a resilient heroine, and a gripping, immersive world.

Character List

Kiva Meridan

A resilient and compassionate 17-year-old who serves as the prison healer in Zalindov, where she navigates complex relationships and the oppressive environment while striving for survival and connection.

An enigmatic new prisoner whose compassionate nature and mysterious background intrigue Kiva, eventually revealing deeper ties to the power dynamics within the kingdom.

A sympathetic prison guard who stands out from her peers for her integrity, ultimately forming a supportive alliance with Kiva amidst the moral complexities of Zalindov.

The authoritative and deceitful figure overseeing Zalindov, whose initially fair demeanor masks his self-serving and ruthless nature.

A secondary character known as the Rebel Queen, whose precarious state in prison necessitates a champion for the dangerous trials that ultimately intertwine her fate with Kiva's.

An optimistic and courageous young boy who is Kiva’s close friend and companion in Zalindov, providing hope and light in a harsh environment.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy Prison • Medieval

Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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