Review: Superb Native American Detail; Leaves Me Questioning
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 24, 2013
Keta Diablo has done her research. The Cheyenne culture, their courageous Dog Soldiers and the desperate battle they waged to protect their people are realistically depicted. Although brutal at times, I had to sympathize with their valiant struggle to maintain their way of life. I also enjoyed the love story. Francesca and Meko (Ethan Gray in his modern life) are well matched, both strong and determined to survive and save the ones they love even if it means dooming their growing relationship.As one would expect, Cesca finds it hard to forgive the bloody murder of her father by Meko and his followers and their adoption of her younger brother Marsh into their warrior society, but the mutual attraction between her and the handsome Cheyenne leader proves more than she can resist. In the long run he proves tender and loving toward her, yet the mission he was sent to complete by the mystical Spirit Council must take precedence over their love. The author kept me wondering right to the end how the lovers could possibly overcome such an insurmountable barrier.My only wish is that Ms. Diablo would explain more clearly why the Spirit Council chooses Ethan/Meko to be a time traveler. Not only that, he is also a shape shifter. I must assume the Council somehow imbued him with these powers because other characters also demonstrate such abilities, but how, why? Do they possess some inherent ability to begin with? Call me curious. I sincerely hope there will be a sequel to this book, in which my questions are answered.