Review: Interesting Read Based on Norse Mythology
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2014
Wraithsong the first book of the Desirable Creatures series is written by E. J. Squires. This book is 264 pages and falls into the category of young adult paranormal romance. Sonia, the main character, is seventeen years old and feels completely different than all of her other high school classmates. Not only does feeling shy make high school difficult but Sonia also has a secret that she has to keep guarded. She is a huldra, a descendant of a Norse mythological creature. To top it off she has been sworn to secretly by her mother and isn’t allowed to be told many details until the day she turns 18.This book is well written and a very captivating read. The characters were by far my favorite part of the novels. I felt like each character had a distinct voice and style. I was able to clearly envision them in my mind and the dialogue flowed well. I especially loved the added twist that the main character Sonia has to deal with. Being a Huldra, her saliva has magical powers so she is not allowed to kiss anyone. It hasn't been much of an issue in the past but after the romantic interest, Anthony, enters her life, it starts becoming more problematic.I gave the book five stars. This is a self-published novel that is well edited and reads like a traditionally published novel, it is obvious the author put a lot of time and research into the writing of the book.I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting read that intertwines classic mythology with the struggles of being a teen in today’s world.