Review: “Passion drives people to do things beyond what they thought they could.” – Skylar
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2014
From the synopsis you get the set up to this fantastical tale. We know that Skylars family is dead, she is imprisoned, and Harlin, her Knight, has escaped. It’s got me HOOKED already, wanting to know how Skylar got to where she is, how her family dies, how Harlin escaped, and what will befall the Royal and her land. While is imprisoned and tortured we are brought back and fourth form her past to her present in the form of memories in her times of distress. Skylar gets stuck in her past and you wonder … are her memories solace for her in times of great pain or are they a haunting of what has come to pass?From their first encounter you immediately fall in love with Skylar and Harlins tragic yet beautiful dynamic. I found myself rooting for them… not just as a romantic interest but to see them succeed against the evils that envelope them. Harlin is the strong and silent type. He has that tough exterior and at times will let Skylar see the fun guy underneath. He doesn’t just act as her protector but an ally and friend. Skylar is a strong and beautiful women, with her own mind and a sharp eye. Full of passion and loyalty she endures more than any one person should have to.This tale is equal parts fantasy and realism. It has it all … betrayal, death, deception, love, loyalty, strength, and courage. The account is gritty with fleeting moments of light. Dunnewin does an amazing job at giving us real character with real reactions and feelings that we our selves would have if put in their situations. Truly sublime! I am greatly looking forward to reading the next book and continuing on with this epic tale.“Passion drives people to do things beyond what they thought they could.” – Skylar Mandolyn