Review: Fabulous fantasy and adventure for all ages!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2013
The Chronicles of Trellah's first installment, The Perpetual Rain, is masterfully written, and though classified as a Young Adult novel, is a brilliant fantasy for any age of reader. The plot is woven with mystery, dynamic characters, vivid imagery, action and emotion. It's everything a fantasy lover wants in a book.Sophina, the book's young heroine, is a strong-willed, though believably tender, young lady whose life has recently been turned upside down by the loss of her father. While she's trying to come to grips with the tragedy, she finds her town swept up in a series of mysterious events -- a storm that won't end, a beloved teacher becoming the town recluse and then the disappearance of some of the local children. After witnessing her brother's abduction, Sophina, determined to get him back, is swept into an exciting, dangerous adventure in an alien dimension.The Chronicles of Trellah, Book One: The Perpetual Rain was an incredible read from start to finish. T.S. Graham's writing was superb and the visuals he painted were nothing short of artistic. As Sophina navigated the unfamiliar terrain with her companions, the world around her burst into life like a movie in my mind. I could feel every emotion -- grief, horror, triumph, love -- as if it were my own. The lessons she continually learned about judging people and situations before seeking deeper truths, and the strength she found in herself, gave it a "coming of age" feel, without detracting from the unique and fantastic adventure story.Also, I think it's important to mention that the novel itself is expertly edited and polished to perfection. If rocky grammar and typos drive you mad, you have no worries with The Chronicles of Trellah. There is nothing amateur about this book. It's by far one of the best indie novels I've ever read, and I'm impatiently awaiting the next in the series.