Review: Clean Fantasy Novel - No Demons, Witches or Vampires
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 18, 2013
This was a nice, clean, fantasy novel without the commonly prevalent demons, witches and vampires so often seen in today’s fantasy novels. This is a book that is suitable for all ages. This book is free from offensive language and imagery, yet is captivating and interesting.I really liked Fia who is not as confident in herself as she probably should be (and like many teenage girls today). She has a dream to become a jeweler’s apprentice when it is time for her enter into an apprenticeship. While on a visit to the king’s court with her family, she unintentionally becomes involved in some political intrigue. For her safety, the king’s chamberlain has her sent off to a remote place, where her dream comes true – she becomes a jeweler’s apprentice, but she’s not as safe there as the chamberlain thinks she is.The author has done a beautiful job in creating the countries of Lorsia and Othira. Her description of the trek through the mountains with her companion and the refugees was very well done. It was easy to imagine in the mind’s eye with her narrative.I thought the book flowed quite well, as did most of the dialogue throughout the book. The characters did not have a lot of depth, but they were likeable.I found this book to be highly interesting and I liked that though Fia did not seem to feel confident in herself, she was able to carry out her task courageously and successfully. I very much enjoyed this book and gave it four stars.Thank you to the author Elizabeth Kaiser for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not required to give a positive opinion. All thoughts are my own.