This was my second time reading Froi of the Exiles and I realized it's the first time I've reread a Melina Marchetta book. That surprised me because they are all amongst my favorites and I buy multiple editions of her books. Then I started reading. And dreaming of Charyn and Froi. (Seriously.) It's the Melina Marchetta Experience. You're completely immersed and transported to her world, whether it's on the Jellicoe Road or in the mountains of Lumatere. (Luci-en!) I'm so emotionally invested in these characters that it's hard to leave. I only need one read for the characters to stay with me. But a funny thing happened during my reread -- by funny thing I mean Tippideaux, of course. I had forgotten some of the fantastic supporting characters. It was such a treat to be reintroduced to them and read the lighter interactions, like Trevanion and Perri constantly being referred to as old. 
 Here's my original review of Froi, and in case you missed it, here's the teaser for Quintana. SEPTEMBER 26. There's still plenty of time to read Finnikin and Froi before then! 
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 Two great posts with Froi mentions: 
 * Recap of Melina at the Melbourne Writers Festival on ALPHA reader 
 * Interview with Melina on The Readventurer