Review: A Page-Turner with Depth
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2011
Although Wolf's Torment can be classified as a loosely historical paranormal-romance, the many underlying themes--such as the friendship dynamic, coming of age, family ties and troubles, and facing political realities, sickness, and death--give it a meaning deeper than an average genre book.The story starts with the crown prince Mihai Sigmaringen's return home to Moldavia after receiving an education in England. Accompanying him is his best friend, Viktor Bacau, who decides to settle as Mihai's advisor in Constanta, Moldavia. Viktor falls in love with Mihai's sister and they get married, as does Mihai to his intended Lady Theresa von Kracken. Mihai is a witch from his mother's side, and when Viktor gets bitten by a werewolf, all troubles begin.Through the course of the story, Mihai learns about himself and how to love and keep what and who he really wants in life.The construction of the novel is superb, and Stephanie Burkhart weaves her intricate plot through every scene, every emotion, every perspective with passion and minute attention to particulars. Every character, even the secondary ones, are drawn with utmost care. After the first few introductory pages, the story never loses its suspense and tension.This novel is not only a highly entertaining page-turner but also it boasts its author's mastery of fiction.  I loved it.