Review: A TEARJERKER!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2014
Although I enjoyed all the Hayle Coven books so far, I find Coven Leader to be the most realistic. From a wedding and an epic battle, to an execution and a funeral, this book contains joy, action and extreme sadness.Balance is the word that comes to mind in this case. Syd, though still snarky, sometimes a bit childish and often unnecessarily temperamental, is far more adult and responsible in this book. Although she kicks butt as usual, she suffers a major betrayal and a great loss. Said loss is why I will issue a definite Kleenex warning at this point.The evil antagonist, Ameline, very necessary to Syd's cause in this book, comes into her full maji power. The question is, what will happen after she has served her purpose?Despite Syd's married status, handsome fellows like Piers, Sebastian and especially Quaid are still around. Quaid in particular is a bit irrational about her marriage; a fact that brings a poignancy to the story.I particularly enjoyed the imaginative descriptions of the different planes of existence. The fact that Syd can change into a being that fits in with which ever plane she is on, is another masterfully creative touch.As usual I would advise readers to get the first eighteen books in this series before reading Coven Leader. Filled with riveting action, nail-biting suspense, romance and humor, this book certainly had me on an emotional rollercoaster at times. I recommend this book as a truly worthwhile read. (Ellen Fritz)