Review: Masterful, magical storytelling.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 1, 2014
Oria is a wonderful character who suddenly has to deal with incredible responsibilities, find and understand her power all while falling in love . . . typical teenage girl stuff but this is no typical story. The reader is taken to an extraordinary world, one we could explore forever. The pages speed past and I found myself trying to slow down to make it last longer. Along the way there are surprises, wisdom, magic, excitement and much beauty.While this wonderful story is populated by shape shifters, fairies and spirits set in fantastical realms, the plot is dramatic and full of action as Oria, the Golden Queen of the Ahwahneechee, continues the battle with the Ala. The author does a wonderful job of weaving the story and painting realistic and creative scenes that make the reader feel part of the story – and that’s no easy trick for fantasy. What a great collection! Highly recommended - five stars!