Review: Snappy, cute novella with engaging characters and a fascinating world
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 13, 2012
I have no idea if this novella will work for people who haven't readAll the Paths of Shadow, but I have and it did, beautifully. In fact Tuttle gives us just enough information about Mage Merelda, her snippy houseplant familiar Mug and the steampunkish world of Tirlin for a reader new to this series to make sense of it all, while giving those of us more familiar with it all, a lovely tingle.It's a straightforward "Merelda Saves The Day" story but the delight lies in Tuttle's gorgeous writing, the interactions between Merelda, Mug and the other characters, and for me, at least, one important development for one nervous plant :) A short but satisfying read, this novella wil hopefully entice readers to try the novel which introduced us to the characters, but it stands well on its own. A true treat for the discerning lover of superior writing, and of the shorter story form as well.