Review: Magic, Adventure, Romance and More! Another incredible series by Parri Larsen!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 9, 2012
Auburdeen Hayle (Burdie) is a precocious 16-year-old who resents being sent to London while her family's coven undergoes a shift in power. Being the daughter of the next leader of her coven, she must be protected, but her adventures in London may not offer the protection her family had in mind.When Burdie shelters a handsome young man from the police, she is drawn into an underground world of magic and danger. Can she trust the family her mother vowed would protect her?This is the first in a new series by one of my favorite authors ever! If you are a fan of Patti Larsen's Family Magic series (Hayle Coven Novels), you will LOVE this. It's sort of steam punk historical YA fantasy, but all the history is subtle, making it more about the characters. It's authentic without being loaded down with facts. It's also the very start of the Hayle Coven! In this series, you get to see Sydlynn Hayle's (from Family Magic) family history as her ancestors first secure their place as coven leaders. I love this!But you don't have to know the other series to enjoy this one at all. Each stand alone, with strong female characters, magic, romance, adventure and so much more. Patti Larsen is a master story teller with a keen sense of character development and language. This is a MUST read for those who love YA fantasy and paranormal!