Review: Beautiful Fantasy Novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 7, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - unique, enthralling, and so beautifully written.I loved how the author slowly, gently, and subtly introduced us to this new world. There was no forceful world building done here; though I do enjoy heavier fantasies that dedicate entire chapters to describing one village, I appreciate this author's style in letting the characters take the lead and introducing the world through their eyes. Speaking of characters, I enjoyed each and every one of them (and there are many!), though I did find some to be considerably flatter than others. POV changes were done well, and I feel that though Andiene is the most essential character, she is actually one of the least explored; we learn much more about Ilbran in terms of his character, personality, and history.The book covers a long timespan, and I commend the author for her clever structuring of the storyline. But what I enjoyed the most was her beautiful writing; the dialogues were especially well done, and chapters flowed seamlessly. I look forward to reading more from this author!