The Water Mirror-Book Review #20

          The Water Mirror By Kai Meyer is part of The Dark Reflections Trilogy. This book, originally published in German, is a young adult fantasy novel. It is in the point of view of 14-year-old  Merle and follows her as she journeys though the magical world of Venice. In this world there is magic, mermaids, mummies and even the mysterious "Flowing Queen" that protects Venice from the Egyptians.
         Merle and her friend Junipa first arrive from an orphanage as apprentices to Acrimboldo, a magic mirror maker. After many unforeseen events take place, Merle finds herself in a very tough situation. With her new found friend Serafin, Merle has to fight for the freedom of the Flowing Queen and save Venice from harm.
          Years ago, when Merle was a baby her parents left her in a basket with nothing but a single item: a hand mirror with a water surface. The water is warm and voices can be heard from within. Merle can stick her hand completely inside the mirror and feels a  hand grab hers from the other side. Could this be the friendly hand of Merle's mother, reaching out to her? Or something much more dangerous...?
         I read this book when I was in high school and immediately had to pick up the other two books in the series, The Stone Light and The Glass Word. I love that these books can take you to another world and I was always a huge fan of magic and mysteries. I recommend these books to not just those who are younger, but anyone who enjoys a book that can really suck them into a magical world.