Review: Compelling and Captivating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 10, 2012
It's not often that I read fantasy novels, but I was privileged to receive an ARC paperback copy of Mike Cooley's book to review.  It didn't take long for me to get drawn in.  In the first scene you are emotionally connected to Larissya as she comforts her grandmother who is dying. From there, Cooley does a fantastic job of holding the readers' interests by offering compelling scenes.  He allows the main characters to tell the story through dialogue as well which is, in my opinion, the best way to connect to readers.  It allows you to get swept up in their lives and to have genuine concern for their well being.- Cheryl Bradshaw, Author