Review: The Realm Revealed
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 11, 2013
This 4th book in the House of Dede series provides essential background information to show who Lords Malachi and Alexander have been up until the point they meet Beth, whose very old soul they are intimately connected to, and why they so desperately need her. Having this book in Lord Malachi's voice provides not only their history, but a window into the complex and often scary mind of (Alex)Sasha who is Malachi's brother, soul sharer, and ultimate future or perhaps lack of one.  The boy's shared experiences revealed to the reader enhances and explains their reactions to and treatment of Beth in the first three books.I disagree with the previous reviewer's comments about redundancy.  It's much more edifying to know Malachi and Sasha's background; the reading experience is enriched and the character's motivations, desires, and desperation of the past that is revealed makes a more compelling story in the present.  In real life, we live simultaneously in our minds in the past and present, and are always contemplating the future so going back to hear the whole story adds to relevancy and enjoyment of the series.Fans of the House of Dede series will be pleased to spend time with the boys and delve into their wicked, wanton past as well as find out in the present what happened to Beth since Sasha watched her life ebb away yet again. I always enjoy having a point of view from another major character in a series.  I very much like Lord Malachi, so I was glad see the story through his bi-colored eyes.