Synopsis from Amazon:
Elle was an odd looking child, she was short in stature, had funny looking ears and was completely bald. Her hair never grew. Due to a reverse sleeping curse cast on her, she never slept except for the twenty four hours every year on her birthday. Desperate for answers to help his daughter, Martin seeks the help of a book store owner named Maryk and his guardian, Chion. They tell him of a tale not in the book, a tale of an Elvin princess who is the only one who can save her dying world and keep the darkness from spreading to theirs. Knowing time is running out, they must tell her, but will she be ready for what they have to say? Will they be able to convince her to unlock her powers and fight a battle only she can win before it's too late?
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My Review:
Okay, I was not entirely familiar with the blurb before I read the book... I had only had a brief summary from the author herself and I knew I wanted to read the story. Wow! I can verify that the above synopsis really does not do the story justice! Shape-shifting elves, an evil witch who will stop at nothing to prevent the prophecy from coming true, a woman who doesn't believe in magic and the young girl at the heart of it all who not only has to deal with being mocked because she is different, but also the fact that she is apparently the savior of a realm that she never even knew existed!
Martin had a destiny, but he thought he could give it up to be with Tara. Then Elle appears in their lives, and when Martin discovers that this little baby is in fact the Elvish princess from the world he'd left behind, he must learn that destiny always has a way of catching up to even the most reluctant heroes.
Rose Withering has produced a novel of epic proportions. The amateur formatting and the constant streams of dialogue might seem off-putting at first, but trust me, you do not want to miss this tale! *(Update: The entire series has been re-released with fresh edits and new covers since this review was written, and you can find it >HERE<, although I haven't read it yet!) I loved all of the characters involved, and the way the energy of the story does not let up from start to finish. Her enthusiasm leaches off of every page. She takes the typical "Child of Destiny" trope and bolsters it with unique characters, intriguing lore, and a legacy that captivates the imagination. The sheer amount of creativity it took to produce a story like this makes me excited for what Rose Withering will be writing next!
Further Reading: (Princess Stories/Portal Fantasy/Magic)
-Songstruck--Sofia Black
-The Pirate Princess--Catherine Banks
-A Spell in the Country--Morgan Smith
-Dreamtime Dragons--Dreamtime Fantasy Authors
-The Seventh Crow--Sherry D. Ramsey
The Chronicles of Lorrek--Kelly Blanchard
-Someday I'll Be Redeemed
-I Still Have A Soul
-I'm Still Alive
-Do You Trust Me?
-You Left Me No Choice
A Mermaid Tale Series--Pauline Creeden
-Submerged
-Salt
Talented Series--Amy Hopkins
-A Drop of Dream
-A Dash of Fiend
The Shaudrey Universe Series--J. E. Mueller
-Fire's Song
My Review:
Okay, I was not entirely familiar with the blurb before I read the book... I had only had a brief summary from the author herself and I knew I wanted to read the story. Wow! I can verify that the above synopsis really does not do the story justice! Shape-shifting elves, an evil witch who will stop at nothing to prevent the prophecy from coming true, a woman who doesn't believe in magic and the young girl at the heart of it all who not only has to deal with being mocked because she is different, but also the fact that she is apparently the savior of a realm that she never even knew existed!
Martin had a destiny, but he thought he could give it up to be with Tara. Then Elle appears in their lives, and when Martin discovers that this little baby is in fact the Elvish princess from the world he'd left behind, he must learn that destiny always has a way of catching up to even the most reluctant heroes.
Rose Withering has produced a novel of epic proportions. The amateur formatting and the constant streams of dialogue might seem off-putting at first, but trust me, you do not want to miss this tale! *(Update: The entire series has been re-released with fresh edits and new covers since this review was written, and you can find it >HERE<, although I haven't read it yet!) I loved all of the characters involved, and the way the energy of the story does not let up from start to finish. Her enthusiasm leaches off of every page. She takes the typical "Child of Destiny" trope and bolsters it with unique characters, intriguing lore, and a legacy that captivates the imagination. The sheer amount of creativity it took to produce a story like this makes me excited for what Rose Withering will be writing next!
Further Reading: (Princess Stories/Portal Fantasy/Magic)
-Songstruck--Sofia Black
-The Pirate Princess--Catherine Banks
-A Spell in the Country--Morgan Smith
-Dreamtime Dragons--Dreamtime Fantasy Authors
-The Seventh Crow--Sherry D. Ramsey
The Chronicles of Lorrek--Kelly Blanchard
-Someday I'll Be Redeemed
-I Still Have A Soul
-I'm Still Alive
-Do You Trust Me?
-You Left Me No Choice
A Mermaid Tale Series--Pauline Creeden
-Submerged
-Salt
Talented Series--Amy Hopkins
-A Drop of Dream
-A Dash of Fiend
The Shaudrey Universe Series--J. E. Mueller
-Fire's Song
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