Review: Left Me Wanting More
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2012
In Bri Clark's mythical world, the Mother Goddess is the creator with her creations being made in an alternate realm from earth.  Ethical and responsible behavior displayed by Eternals is what allowed them to walk among the humans.The first rule of Eternals is that they must only mate within their own kind.  The half-breed creations of a mating outside their own kind resulted in abominations that were a threat to society.  Not only that, they were not bound by the same rules as the Eternals, making them a very dangerous group.Lucien, the leader of the Eternals, discovers that his second-in-command, Alistair, has committed treacherous acts against the clan.  Alistair also had his minions create a new weapon in the fight against Lucien and his people; Liquid Silver.  Once injected and allowed to be distributed throughout the body, it renders the victim helpless and unable to move--a fate worse than death.  While spying on Alistair, Lucien is discovered and shot with an arrow full of liquid silver.  He flees his enemies as fast as he is able and comes across Aisleen, in the forest.  Aisleen, a witch, takes him into her home, cleans him up, heals him, and protects him from whatever monstrosity that wounded him.But then their pasts collide head-on.  Will either one survive when secrets are revealed?Bri Clark weaves a very descriptive tale in the mere 34 pages of this novella.  For example:  Page 7:  "The first fifty feet was just bark before full branches spread out like the intricate folds of a woman's skirt."  Bri's descriptions of everything, from material/physical items to emotions, is well expressed without going overboard.  Lucien is a strong hero with a past that is tied to Aisleen and her coven but he also has other secrets.  Aisleen, the last of her kind, lives alone in the forest surrounded by nature, since her husband left her high and dry.  She is very independent and has inner strength and the will to endure and survive on her own.The novella is well thought out and I enjoyed the interactions between Lucien and Aisleen.  The ending was a bit abrupt and a few loose ends were left flapping in the wind so I'm hoping there will be another story in the series.(Review copy provided at no cost in exchange for an honest review).