Review: Another grand adventure!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 2, 2013
***I was given a copy of Prodigy of Rainbow Tower by the author, Charles E. Yallowitz, in exchange for an honest review***Prodigy of Rainbow Tower is, in my mind, Charles' best work to date. Now, I have only read one other of his books and I loved Beginning of a Hero, but Prodigy of Rainbow Tower has that something extra for me. Nyx. Is. Awesome. She's feisty, hot-tempered, imperfect, and full of herself (or so she portrays to others). We get to know her during the task Luke, Nimby, Fritz, and Aedyn take part in, escorting a noblewoman to God's Voice. This story has it all. Tension, awesome snarky back-and-forth banter, elves, demons, and lots more. And Fizzle. Who couldn't love Fizzle?Nyx is such a strong personality. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her and more of the other characters, new and already known, with the rich tapestry of Windemere unfolding in between intense actions scenes and moments of kindness and budding friendships. Throughout this story, we grow to respect even the bad guys (the Lich, for example), and are given a deeper understanding into Luke's world. I enjoyed how Charles gives us insights into each of the characters; he weaves them together with flourish and heart.Charles has created a world where friendship and loyalty are as important, if not more so, than riches. His characters are far from one dimensional. They have their faults, their pasts, and yet when the moment appears, they prove their strength of character, each coming into his or her own. If you enjoy a good Fantasy series, I highly recommend Legends of Windemere to you.