Review: Another great book - this series is a MUST READ!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 28, 2014
"Sometimes the only way to heal is to love" This novella is a testament of the healing power of love.Colin is one of the four original Mayan gods, Night Walkers, who were created to keep balance in the Universe alongside mankind. He was gravely injured in a battle with the Demon Camalotz in Night Demon, the previous book. While its true Night Walker's can heal any injury they are unable to regenerate missing tissue or other body parts. Due to the injury to his arm he is no longer able to connect to his spirit animal and fly with his hawk like he used to which leaves a larger, darker injury to his spirit. One of Colin's biggest issues is his fear that he will no longer be able to protect those who rely on him when he is no longer able to fly. He is struggling with feelings of inadequacy, something he has never before encountered and has no frame of reference for. He doesn't understand how he can continue to be himself when he has lost touch with a vital part of himself.Colin hears Juliana Duffy playing the piano in The Bridled Pony just after his return to Ireland. He is immediately enchanted by the beautiful music she plays. Once he find out that she is deaf he cannot help but be curious - how is this beautiful woman whose dream was taken from her by an injury still play the piano? How is she not bitter and angry at the world because of the injustice of it all? He is truly bewildered by her acceptance of her fate and decides to spend time with Juliana, hoping to learn how to reconcile himself to his situation as she has to her own.The connection between Colin and Juliana is immediate and powerful and a true pleasure to read as it opens between them. The sorrow in Colin's soul calls to Juliana who feels compelled to help heal him, to provide solace and comfort as he battles his own personal demons. The passion between them is explosive but there is also respect, admiration and tenderness as well as a deep-seated need in each of them to protect the other. These two are wonderful together!I am really enjoying this series and I am thrilled that Ms. Kessler is writing more books. I am so excited for Night Child!