I loved this fantasy. The story is face-paced and extremely well-written.
The sensitivity of the author creates a
plot where one truly knows the characters
and cares about them deeply. I very much enjoyed the romance between Irene and
Stagman and worried about them during the height of the evil king's campaign to destroy them. I truly despised the cast of
evil villains which is a credit to the author. I felt the sense of foreboding
and imminent peril, she develops so
effectively. Her description of the setting
is very well-done and the reader can 'see'
what the characters see as they ride through the countryside. I found the book
to be totally enjoyable and anyone who likes an exciting story with a lovely
romance in the center will love this. I
give it a strong 5 Stars!