Review: Fantastical story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2013
Blindsighted Wanderer was a fantastical story that covered the past, present and future of the Atego brothers. Silas and Raphael Artego become men and learn the root of the curse that has plagued their family family for centuries on two completely different journeys in a search for truth behind the curse.The story begins with Adrian and Merrin.  Adrian betrays Merrin and pays with his life, the residual effects of the anger and hatred Merrin harbours is the root cause of the curse that holds the Artego family captive to this day.  Princess Merrin must overcome her deep seeded need for vengance if she is to become the Queen she's meant to be.Silas Artego is determined to discover why his family is cursed, even if means he must travle to the far side of the wall.  His brother Raphael follows when hours become days and his brother still hasn't returned.  Along the way both brothers meet different people who will have lasting affects on their lives.  Silas meets Pearl when her people capture him thinking he's a demon. And Raphael stumbles across Merrin.  Merrin holds on to her hatred and bitterness with every fiber of her being, but she's fascinated with Raphael.The world Hibbs has created is stunning and beautiful as we follow each brother through the Valley.  The backdrop had a very Renaissance feel with descriptives to capture your attention, and hold you till the very end. A story about humanity, compassion, building trust and overcome your inner demons.The story was a little slow to start, but once it got going I was thoroughly engaged in the storyline and equally engrossed by the characters.  Character development was well written, I as well loved that the title of the book could be interpreted several ways in regards to the story itself.I give this one 4/5, but that's just my two cents!