Review: An evocative fantasy rich with depth
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 10, 2014
Mermaids. What comes to mind? A half woman, half fish, dolphin-kicking her way through the ocean, eating Sushi in its natural underwater habitat. Or maybe Daryl Hannah ramping up Tom Hanks’s mermaid lust in Splash. Those mermaids are so yesterday.Nadia Scrieva establishes a new breed of mermaid. Intelligent. Powerful. And sexy. Really sexy. Beyond a gimmick, Scrieva develops mermaids that feel real. Characterization is incredibly vivid and detailed, each page breathing with life, each character meticulously drawn.Mesmerizing. That would be the word that best describes the Sacred Breath Box Set. A fantasy that actually takes you to fantastical places, that builds your anticipation, teasing you, beckoning you to finish just…one…more…page. The plot moves briskly, and surprises exist around every corner.Sacred Breath doesn’t just have a heart, it has a soul, beautiful, enchanting, and exhilarating. This collection is a worthy accomplishment for Scrieva.