Review: Amazingly Descriptive Fantasy Novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2014
Melissa Cushing's reviewMar 03,20145 of 5 starsI truly LOVED this book! I give this one 4 1/2 STARS out 5. This is a beautifully written novel and I CANNOT wait for the sequel!Eden Forest is a beautifully written and descriptively wonderful fantasy story. The story revolves around Sarajane, a normal girl from "our world" whose mother disappears without a trace. Sarajane's world changes drastically after her mothers disappearance and in comes my favorite character Tristan. He whisks Sarajane away to a world that is parallel to ours... called Saskia. Saskia is quite a change for Sarajane as compared to her own world. She finds herself at times overwhelmed by all that is different in this world and all that she must learn. In the process of this transformation, Sarajane learns that she is a princess and has magical abilities. She learns a lot about herself and her mother. I will not say anything more as to not give too much away, but you need to read this if you are a lover of YA, Fantasy,and/or Romance. I will say my favorite part of the book is the build up of Sarajane's and Tristan's relationship... I loved it and cannot wait to see where their story goes.Aiofe Marie Sheridan is an amazing author who has an imaginative, descriptive, and beautiful writing style. I had not yet read any of her work and am so very glad that I did! She writes with full detail so that you can actually envision the story and feel like you have been drawn right into this alternate world! Her characters are amazing. There are some character's that you love and there are some character's that you love to hate. it is the perfect balance of character development. Great, amazing read and cannot wait to continue this story.Here is the synopsis from Goodreads:Sarajane Anderson is your regular twenty one year old. With family, friends and a normal job. She also happens to be the only person who can save Saskia, a world parallel to earth.When Sarajane is taken to Saskia, she could never have imagined the reality of the world she steps into, a world where magical abilities are in everyone's possession.She must face a father she never knew, a world that is beyond her belief. A guardian who captures her heart, and a darkness that wants to take it.On this journey Sarajane discovers her magical abilities and realizes they come with a price. Sarajane is truly tested, as her loved ones are put at risk. The question she must ask herself is, how do you choose who lives and who dies?