Review: Radiant & Mesmerizing!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 16, 2013
This contemporary fairy tale is exquisitely told through the eyes of a ten-year-old orphan boy who has no idea he is part fae untill events suddenly start to unfold in his life that lead him on a fascinating journey of discovery. The author alternates chapters between the boy's point of view and that of his mother in the ethereal fairy world, and her command of each setting and the differences in dialogue & worldview are masterfully handled. But what I was completely unprepared for is how very poignant and multi-layered this novel would be. I thought Everwud was primarily a children's book, yet this author grabbed me by the heartstrings and wouldn't let go—and there were several places in the story that made me weep at its beauty and depth. I can't recommend this story highly enough for people of all ages—Everwud is a treasure to be cherished.