Review: Into the light
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 10, 2013
Three words describe the spirit of this book. Love, laughter and friendship. Not just any friendship either but the most beautiful loyal friendship anyone could ask for. I'd like to hug all the humans and all the ghosts. Not that life is easy for Melodie and her friends. Following the adventures described in book one of this series 'The Transient,' they face a growing threat from..... well, I'm not going to say, but it's a threat that needs every bit of their strength. Team work is a priority when faced with forces that come from beyond the material world.Maree Ward Russell presents inspirational images of beauty alongside powerful visions of evil and destruction. The descriptions are very filmic and fantastical and caught my imagination. Especially something I cannot describe (plot spoiling), but which begins with A. It's worth reading The Soul Keeper for this particular vision alone.In spite of all the turmoil this is a very positive hopeful book. Love conquers all. A perfect read for pre-teens seeking reassurance about growing up as well as teens facing the complexities of adult life. And for anyone who has an interest in writing that is classified as 'fantasy' but which reflects, in my opinion, a different truth, an alternative reality.