Review: Lovely writing and a great read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 17, 2013
The Song of Andiene is an absorbing fantasy. Very well written, with lyrical prose and a confidence and maturity in the world-building that was a delight to experience. I raced through this story and was sorry when it ended. If I have any complaints about the storytelling it is that the character of Andiene herself seemed incomplete. A frustrating enigma surrounded by well-defined characters. Also, there were occasions when the customs, language, and even the climate of Andiene's world were presented for the first time as if they were already well-known by the reader. This I found a bit confusing. However, these are minor concerns. I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to lovers of fantasy and magic. It's a great read.