Elizabeth H.
Review written by Marie for Ever After Book Reviews! Okay, I have to be honest. I had never read a book by Ms. Kurland until picking this one up. I know, I know… picking up the eleventh book in the series, am I crazy?! Yeah, probably. But I just had to see what all of the hype was about. To be honest, it was confusing. I felt like I had been thrown in to a world I didn’t understand, with characters that I knew nothing about… you know, the usual, when you’re beginning something in the middle. There were so many references to what I can only assume was previous books, and I felt really… lost. However, having been the odd man out, so to speak, I have to give the author some serious kudos. These characters, and this world, while unfamiliar to me, were extremely well-written. Even to the point where I found myself transitioning from completely lost in the forest, to lost in the plot… and in an extremely good way. The story of Acair and Leirsinn was remarkable. It was full of energy and magic, keeping me on the edge of my seat. I sped through this book a lot quicker than I anticipated, and I was eager to complete it. It’s a journey of fantasy that’s engaging and full of… hope. Had I not begun this series with book eleven, I’m not sure I would have been all in like I am now. Now, I have gone back and read the first two books and am getting ready to read the third. I am hooked, and honestly, can’t wait for what’s to come next. ***I voluntarily read a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and feelings are my own***