Review: Didn't want to stop reading
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2012
I started this book last night and didn't want to put it down. I love the main character Shale.The story starts with Shale as a young boy and goes on while he grows. He isn't crippled at the start, just alone and destitute, with no family or friends. He is an outcast. The locals despise him for reasons he doesn't understand. One day, after being caught stealing food, he steps in a hunters trap that cripples him. From this point, he remains mostly in the forest. As the years go by, he explores deeper and deeper in the forest until he comes across a wizard's tower. The old man there takes him under his wing and teaches him magic.Far away from where Shale lives, forces are gathering to bring a change to the land. A dreaded enemy has returned and the once saviors are intent on returning to their rightful place in the land. This means they would be enslaving all the humans. It's up to a unknown, cripple young man to fight against the returning enemy and stop the immortals from controlling the land.I have to say this book was amazing. I felt so much compassion for Shale. He reminded me of Drizzt, Harry Potter and Frodo all rolled into one. The writing was well done but I found I skimmed over some to the descriptions. I wanted to see what would happen next rather than read through the descriptions of a dress or hairstyle. I definitely will be picking up Part II. I can't wait to find out what happens with Shale, Olivina and all the rest.Well done, M M Mancey!