Review: Captivating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 6, 2013
Esa is once again sent on a mission that could mean giving her life to save many others. Facing incredible battles with her friend Rootu by her side Esa must defeat an array of fantastical creatures from Witches to Trolls to Sorcerers all determined to stop her completing her mission.Struggling to deal with her own personal demons and her newly found powers threatening to consume her she decides her only option is to run. Run from her friends and responsibilities.Nightmares begin to threaten her dreams with increasing terror all leading to the conclusion that incredible danger is just around the corner.Will she find the strength to face her innermost fears and find a way to save everyone she cares about?Esa is a character that can change my mood as quickly as hers does. On one hand I love her strength and independence, but on the other hand she is frustratingly stubborn and not entirely observant.There are moments in this book where I wanted to scream at her for being completely obtuse.I guess you could say I became lost, and that's what this book does. It draws you in completely to the point you feel you're inside the story. Just like with book 1 I couldn't put it down till it reached conclusion.The characters and surroundings are incredibly detailed making it easy for you to imagine the world the author is describing.There are battles scenes where every movement is brought to life by words.I can take or leave fantasy fiction it doesn't usually appeal to me but this series has really got me hooked.Although the ending left me in emotional turmoil I am optimistically hoping for the best possible outcome when the next book is released.I believe this series will capture the imagination of all ages, not only that there is definite movie potential here, with a lot more to offer in terms of fantasy than an arena where children fight each other to the death.