Review: Powerful and entrancing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2014
I wasn’t really sure how I was going to like a fantasy book written by Sorcha Black. I am so used to her writing the fun, loving, kinky Badass Brats that I was leery about how I was going to take to this story. Well, she blew me out of the water with her debut solo novel, “Ein”.Ein, Ruel, Seraiya, Mag … unbelievable characters that are supported by amazing secondary characters that will blow your mind. This was an agonizing story about love, commitment, betrayal and the faith of one woman to bring good to the children and families that have been betrayed – the Dust People. The book is in a dystopian setting and is being listed as a fantasy … my opinion is that we need another genre – Erotic Fantasy and “Ein” would be the benchmark that we would set all others to.I cannot tell you when the last time was that I read a book that I had to put down because I was crying. Ein, herself, comes through as a person with such strength of character and conviction, a love so strong for Ruel, Seraiya and her children, that you could feel her angst and love straight through to your bones. Her commitment to the Dust People and her sacrifices throughout the book only made her a stronger and more determined person. The relationships that Ein has with her children is one that we all strive to have with our own – love, honor and respect for them all. And, throughout the story, Seraiya brought humor and love, Ruel brought true love, Mag brought patience, but the relationship between the four of them transcends what the word “love” means.I have not had the pleasure of reading such a powerful and entrancing book in a very long time. Sorcha Black brought life and eyes to an alternate world and lifestyle that will have you rethinking your own beliefs and feelings. I can honestly say that this is one of the most powerful, emotionally charged and superbly written books that I have read in a long time. Still, several hours after finishing, I feel a loss … I need to know where Ein, Ruel, Seraiya and Mag are bringing their relationship … how the children are faring and what the wonderful people of Hwell are doing now. Well done, Sorcha, I have no idea how you are going to follow this up with the second book in this trilogy but I am sure looking forward to it.Review copy provided for an honest review.