Review: Engaging little fairy tale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 10, 2011
I have never read a book with fortune-tellers, goblins and witches in it, to name only a few of the creatures you will discover in this tale. I have never read or watched anything to do with Twilight or the Harry Potter series, either, though they seem to be all the rave. However, because I didn't want to judge a story without actually taking the time to read it - especially since the author personally sought me out - I sat down and read this fairy tale in about 45 minutes.A little background information before I continue: if I as much as read a horoscope, I will have nightmares. Admittedly, I was nervous when first introduced to the fortune-teller. I had hoped she was just a passing character but, no way! She was the main one. Well, I wondered what I had gotten myself into. :)However, as the story continued to unfold - and I got the full story of what had happened for everyone to be as they were - I was pulling for the characters to get out of the oppressive state they were living. It had a happy ending which was nice.I must note that I was very impressed with the front matter (layout) of this book and gave an extra star because of it. Erik pays attention to detail and, for that alone, I would read another of his books in the future. He is working on an international thriller, at present.