Review: An Enjoyable Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 20, 2013
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is my first time reading something from Author Lana Axe, but certainly not the last. Lana engaged my attention right from page one. Let me quote the opening lines of the prologue: (Quote) "The Young Ones will care for the forest," Elnar said. "In all matters, they will respect the woodlands and tend to its needs. The forest gods will protect them from harm as long as they fulfill this task. They shall grow and flourish here in these woods."Immediately, I was invested in the story, interested and curious. Master Story Teller Lana Axe has planted curiosity in my mind. What will happen if the Young Ones don't respect and care for the forest? Obviously I could only expect something awful, terrible & horrible, but maybe there was a way to avoid this outcome? (So, I began to read to find out how things would play out). From this point of departure, I was engaged with the reading, entertained, and seduced to delve deep into the covers of this book, reading one page at a time, until the last page was turned over and there was no more to read. It was well-written and fast paced. The plot was clever, neatly bringing together three main strands:1. The Na'zorans, (with a balanced good and evil plot line, 2. The elves: again with good and evil, likable and unlikable characters clearly defined, and finally. 3. Yori: He is half-elf & half-human, and obviously well suited to play a decisive role in the ultimate outcome of this story. Very interesting storyline indeed.The story between the Na'zorans and the elves is very entertaining. It captures and holds the readers attention continuously.The characters are memorable and the setting is sufficiently described to allow the reader to get a personal feel for the environment the story takes place in. Author Lana Axe purposefully creates a story in which readers of the book must be able to deal with ambiguity, and thus read the book actively. Most readers of this genre will appreciate the possibility to project their own interpretations to the reading. Alternatively, one can always wait for the sequel to spell things out! Finally, this is an excellent & enjoyable book which I highly recommend.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor of Story Tellers:Story Tellers: In Pursuit of Happiness