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The Troll Bridge
A witchling child befriends a troll boy and changes the fate of a kingdom.
Trolls aren't born. They're made, and they fight for the kingdom of Adynn. They are its first and fiercest protectors, guarding the roads into the mountain kingdom.
When young Morgana befriends a newly made troll boy and names him Peter, she unwittingly reveals her magic to his creator. Sorcerer Veritas removes her from her remote village to the School of Sorcery. There she will learn to cast spells and forge charms, but she’ll also learn the high price of friendship, and the reality that someone with her magical ability will always be a target for others who seek power.
War is coming to the kingdom of Adynn. The Vlad Empire, with its death magic and slaves, is closing in. Morgana will be trained as a war wizard, but in her heart she resists the role. She doesn’t want to fight and she refuses to kill. So Sorcerer Veritas will provide a little motivation.
"The Troll Bridge" is an all new fairy tale, a coming of age quest about the power of friendship and the price of magic.
Trolls aren't born. They're made, and they fight for the kingdom of Adynn. They are its first and fiercest protectors, guarding the roads into the mountain kingdom.
When young Morgana befriends a newly made troll boy and names him Peter, she unwittingly reveals her magic to his creator. Sorcerer Veritas removes her from her remote village to the School of Sorcery. There she will learn to cast spells and forge charms, but she’ll also learn the high price of friendship, and the reality that someone with her magical ability will always be a target for others who seek power.
War is coming to the kingdom of Adynn. The Vlad Empire, with its death magic and slaves, is closing in. Morgana will be trained as a war wizard, but in her heart she resists the role. She doesn’t want to fight and she refuses to kill. So Sorcerer Veritas will provide a little motivation.
"The Troll Bridge" is an all new fairy tale, a coming of age quest about the power of friendship and the price of magic.
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2018
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Jenny Schwartz
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Avid reader.
Jenny Schwartz has a degree in sociology and history, and a lifelong fascination with understanding people. Her character-driven science fiction and fantasy novels explore other worlds and how people navigate strange situations and complicated emotions, while retaining their sense of self. Her plots are twisty and unexpected.
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I've curated my bookshelf to share books which I hope readers of Caldryn Parliament will enjoy. With the older books, please be aware that they are a product of their times and read with care.
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November 1, 2025
Absolutely fabulous YA romantasy!
This novel follows Morgana, a female sorcerer, from age five to eighteen as she is trained by the most powerful sorcerers in the kingdom of Adynn at a special school. She learns to master, amplify, and ultimately wield her enormous magical power to save her country from invasion by the evil Vlad Empire, whose armies are powered by terrifying death mages.
Morgana is a fabulous FMC. She is an unfailingly active protagonist, whose motivation stems from compassion, loyalty and bravery throughout this fantastic novel.
The worldbuilding is excellent, especially the delightfully unique take on trolls. I got a complete sense of the universe of this story without being beaten over the head with extraneous details. The story stays focused on Morgana’s personal and magical growth, her significant relationships, and the action-adventure that drives the plot. In only a little more than 200 pages, this novel brilliantly accomplishes what a typical fantasy tome would require 1000 pages to convey. In other words, there is no padding whatsoever in this tightly constructed novel.
Fans of traditional fantasy may stridently disagree with me, but I enjoyed this book far more than A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (1968). This book is an excellent homage to that famous novel, which is a coming-of-age story (bildungsroman) that explores themes of power, balance, and self-acceptance, as the MMC, Ged, becomes an apprentice of the mage Ogion and attends a wizard school on the island of Roke.
It takes multiple novels to tell Ged's complete story, and I was definitely wondering if JS could actually manage to stick the landing and provide a believable resolution for the central bildungsroman while also including a tender, HEA romance and thrilling action-adventure. For my taste, as an extremely jaded reader, she did an absolutely stellar job!
As far as I am concerned, this is the best book JS has written to date, and she has written many that I have greatly enjoyed.
I place this novel among the top tier of my all-time favorite romantasy, fairytale stories, such as:
Beauty by Robin McKinley (YA)
The 500 Kingdoms series by Mercedes Lackey (adult)
Mistress of the Wind by Michelle Diener (adult)
Books and Broadswords by Jessie Mihalik (adult)
The only element of this novel that might make it slightly PG are the lightly described scenes of war. There is no sex, no swearing, and no abuse of alcohol or drugs. I will definitely be recommending this book to my daughter for my 10-year-old granddaughter. She has been permitted to read the earlier books in the Harry Potter series, which I consider much more violent than this novel.
Finally, my star rating: The publication Romantic Times AKA RT Book Reviews (1981-2018), founded by Kathryn Falk, used a star rating system from 1 to 4.5 stars for reviewing novels. When a book was exceptional, it received a "4.5 stars GOLD" rating, which denoted a phenomenal book "in a class by itself." Since the rating convention now runs from 1 to 5 stars, I tip my hat to Kathryn Falk by rating this book “5 stars GOLD”!
This novel follows Morgana, a female sorcerer, from age five to eighteen as she is trained by the most powerful sorcerers in the kingdom of Adynn at a special school. She learns to master, amplify, and ultimately wield her enormous magical power to save her country from invasion by the evil Vlad Empire, whose armies are powered by terrifying death mages.
Morgana is a fabulous FMC. She is an unfailingly active protagonist, whose motivation stems from compassion, loyalty and bravery throughout this fantastic novel.
The worldbuilding is excellent, especially the delightfully unique take on trolls. I got a complete sense of the universe of this story without being beaten over the head with extraneous details. The story stays focused on Morgana’s personal and magical growth, her significant relationships, and the action-adventure that drives the plot. In only a little more than 200 pages, this novel brilliantly accomplishes what a typical fantasy tome would require 1000 pages to convey. In other words, there is no padding whatsoever in this tightly constructed novel.
Fans of traditional fantasy may stridently disagree with me, but I enjoyed this book far more than A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (1968). This book is an excellent homage to that famous novel, which is a coming-of-age story (bildungsroman) that explores themes of power, balance, and self-acceptance, as the MMC, Ged, becomes an apprentice of the mage Ogion and attends a wizard school on the island of Roke.
It takes multiple novels to tell Ged's complete story, and I was definitely wondering if JS could actually manage to stick the landing and provide a believable resolution for the central bildungsroman while also including a tender, HEA romance and thrilling action-adventure. For my taste, as an extremely jaded reader, she did an absolutely stellar job!
As far as I am concerned, this is the best book JS has written to date, and she has written many that I have greatly enjoyed.
I place this novel among the top tier of my all-time favorite romantasy, fairytale stories, such as:
Beauty by Robin McKinley (YA)
The 500 Kingdoms series by Mercedes Lackey (adult)
Mistress of the Wind by Michelle Diener (adult)
Books and Broadswords by Jessie Mihalik (adult)
The only element of this novel that might make it slightly PG are the lightly described scenes of war. There is no sex, no swearing, and no abuse of alcohol or drugs. I will definitely be recommending this book to my daughter for my 10-year-old granddaughter. She has been permitted to read the earlier books in the Harry Potter series, which I consider much more violent than this novel.
Finally, my star rating: The publication Romantic Times AKA RT Book Reviews (1981-2018), founded by Kathryn Falk, used a star rating system from 1 to 4.5 stars for reviewing novels. When a book was exceptional, it received a "4.5 stars GOLD" rating, which denoted a phenomenal book "in a class by itself." Since the rating convention now runs from 1 to 5 stars, I tip my hat to Kathryn Falk by rating this book “5 stars GOLD”!
December 25, 2018
Once again, Ms Schwartz has taken me in a new direction. I love the diversity of this author’s stories. I feel, if she wanted to, Ms Schwartz could easily pursue a path in the Young Adult / New Adult genres.
The Troll Bridge features a strong female character – Morgana, a young witchling, Peter, a created stone troll, and a magical war that forces everyone to grow up well beyond their tender years. In the tradition of classic fairy tales, this is one heck of an adventure. True love, magic, war, tragedy, and as always with Ms Schwartz’s books, a twist at the end, which made me smile. The reader feels everything Morgana feels, her triumphs and her failures, her loneliness and how huge her heart truly is. I know my teen will love this story. In fact, I wish she’d hurry up and read it, so I can talk to her about it. I also think this story would be an excellent introduction to those who are new to this genre, just as I believe there’s potential for more stories from the land of Adynn. :)
The Troll Bridge features a strong female character – Morgana, a young witchling, Peter, a created stone troll, and a magical war that forces everyone to grow up well beyond their tender years. In the tradition of classic fairy tales, this is one heck of an adventure. True love, magic, war, tragedy, and as always with Ms Schwartz’s books, a twist at the end, which made me smile. The reader feels everything Morgana feels, her triumphs and her failures, her loneliness and how huge her heart truly is. I know my teen will love this story. In fact, I wish she’d hurry up and read it, so I can talk to her about it. I also think this story would be an excellent introduction to those who are new to this genre, just as I believe there’s potential for more stories from the land of Adynn. :)
April 4, 2023
fun magical adventure in ONE book.
Schwartz’ characters grow up and evolve, each one finding their own narrative and purpose, and all are entertaining and inventive.
The teachers are fallible, the school is full of teenage drama, and the characters who live in the woods are never fully revealed, which is how a wild wood should be. The charms (is that thing cursed? Well, crap!) are created and used, and that bad guys can end up being friends, or at least colleagues.
And it’s all in ONE book, not a series of 6 books drawn out uselessly.
(Spoiler) There is a war (complete with violence) and it is pretty graphic in parts, but it’s necessary to the growth of the characters and story. Surprisingly, the rest of the book is pretty much G rated and it does not glorify war.
So glad I found an interview with the author asking which book she felt was the most overlooked.
Schwartz’ characters grow up and evolve, each one finding their own narrative and purpose, and all are entertaining and inventive.
The teachers are fallible, the school is full of teenage drama, and the characters who live in the woods are never fully revealed, which is how a wild wood should be. The charms (is that thing cursed? Well, crap!) are created and used, and that bad guys can end up being friends, or at least colleagues.
And it’s all in ONE book, not a series of 6 books drawn out uselessly.
(Spoiler) There is a war (complete with violence) and it is pretty graphic in parts, but it’s necessary to the growth of the characters and story. Surprisingly, the rest of the book is pretty much G rated and it does not glorify war.
So glad I found an interview with the author asking which book she felt was the most overlooked.
February 21, 2021
This book was a bit of an unexpected treasure. I picked it up on a whim because it was cheap quite some time ago and decided randomly that today I’d finally read it. I went in with absolutely no expectations and found an enjoyable, refreshing read.
The Troll Bridge starts as a slightly whimsical, charming story about the precocious young Morgana and her best friend, Peter the troll. Troll’s aren’t supposed to be best friends but Morgana lives by her own set of rules and befriends him anyway.
The book then quite abruptly takes a turn for the serious. The author does an excellent job of fitting in an expansive, detailed story and world within less than two hundred pages but that does occasionally mean some of the pacing was off. The sudden turn from happy, carefree childhood to bitter, untrusting adolescence is one of those moments.
Nevertheless, Morgana’s world becomes a little less rosy and she throws herself further into the world of magic. There is a lot of really interesting character growth (again, impressive given the length of this book), including the way Morgana gradually begins to understand the motivations of the adult’s around her as she grows when previously she felt betrayed or untrusting of them.
Most of the side characters lacked depth although the relationship between Peter and Morgana was very sweet.
This book reminded me of the way Naomi Novak writes; fairytale-like and slightly whimsical.
For most of this book I felt this was a four star read. I’ve bumped it down to 3.5 because the ending just felt slightly too rushed for me. Whilst I’m happy with the resolution itself, in particular the reunion of Peter and Morgana felt awkward and deserved more depth, especially as it was the crescendo the rest of the book had been building up to.
Overall, I enjoyed The Troll Bridge and will be looking to see if there’s anything else Schwartz has written that piques my interest.
The Troll Bridge starts as a slightly whimsical, charming story about the precocious young Morgana and her best friend, Peter the troll. Troll’s aren’t supposed to be best friends but Morgana lives by her own set of rules and befriends him anyway.
The book then quite abruptly takes a turn for the serious. The author does an excellent job of fitting in an expansive, detailed story and world within less than two hundred pages but that does occasionally mean some of the pacing was off. The sudden turn from happy, carefree childhood to bitter, untrusting adolescence is one of those moments.
Nevertheless, Morgana’s world becomes a little less rosy and she throws herself further into the world of magic. There is a lot of really interesting character growth (again, impressive given the length of this book), including the way Morgana gradually begins to understand the motivations of the adult’s around her as she grows when previously she felt betrayed or untrusting of them.
Most of the side characters lacked depth although the relationship between Peter and Morgana was very sweet.
This book reminded me of the way Naomi Novak writes; fairytale-like and slightly whimsical.
For most of this book I felt this was a four star read. I’ve bumped it down to 3.5 because the ending just felt slightly too rushed for me. Whilst I’m happy with the resolution itself, in particular the reunion of Peter and Morgana felt awkward and deserved more depth, especially as it was the crescendo the rest of the book had been building up to.
Overall, I enjoyed The Troll Bridge and will be looking to see if there’s anything else Schwartz has written that piques my interest.
March 26, 2023
The Troll Bridge is a great story I found on my kindle a few days ago. I have no recollection of when/why I bought it, but whatever caught my interest the first time gripped me as soon as I began reading the story and I flew through the first two thirds of it. If I was just reviewing the first part of it, I would give it 5 stars. Unfortunately, once the war started the story which was so well-written and relatable became kind of distant and uninteresting. I really didn't care about the war and nothing in the story made me care. And there wasn't really much in the way of introspection regarding the war, either, so I was just kind of bored of it. The ending was satisfying enough, but definitely didn't live up to the promise of the first part. I would still highly recommend reading it for that first excellent part of the book.
The story starts off when a Sorcerer comes to a small village and places a troll to guard the local bridge. The main character, Morgana, plays with the troll and names him and as she has some magical power it seems that something about her interaction with him makes him develop more human-like features. And then the Sorcerer comes back and noticed the troll's interesting development and decides that both the troll and Morgana must be sent away to the magical school.
It was such a fun premise and I loved the cozy vibe in the beginning. I also really enjoyed the tension between Morgana and Veritas and how she was skeptical of his motives and so on. That tension, that clashing of ideals over the troll's personhood, could have carried the rest of the story. Instead, the war started and all this was thrown aside to serve a war plot that I really didn't care about. Again, the war plot could have been made interesting, but to me it felt like the writing suddenly became more distant and started being just a narration of events and locations that had little meaning.
The ending kind of brought back what I loved about the troll storyline, but I feel like it was too late and too rushed.
Still, I loved the first part enough that I would highly recommend you check it out just for that.
The story starts off when a Sorcerer comes to a small village and places a troll to guard the local bridge. The main character, Morgana, plays with the troll and names him and as she has some magical power it seems that something about her interaction with him makes him develop more human-like features. And then the Sorcerer comes back and noticed the troll's interesting development and decides that both the troll and Morgana must be sent away to the magical school.
It was such a fun premise and I loved the cozy vibe in the beginning. I also really enjoyed the tension between Morgana and Veritas and how she was skeptical of his motives and so on. That tension, that clashing of ideals over the troll's personhood, could have carried the rest of the story. Instead, the war started and all this was thrown aside to serve a war plot that I really didn't care about. Again, the war plot could have been made interesting, but to me it felt like the writing suddenly became more distant and started being just a narration of events and locations that had little meaning.
The ending kind of brought back what I loved about the troll storyline, but I feel like it was too late and too rushed.
Still, I loved the first part enough that I would highly recommend you check it out just for that.
May 11, 2019
Jenny Schwartz is an auto-buy for me. She doesn't seem to write in any one particular genre but it's always fun.
Written in first-person from the point of view of Morgana, we first meet her when she is six years old and progress with her through the story. I found it refreshing that this story takes place over years, unlike many stories that just span over a few days or months.
I like that Morgana is a very sensible character, even as a young girl. I can't stand TSTL (too stupid to live) characters who always get themselves and others in trouble. She's bright and has a great heart, which is what leads her to befriend the troll guarding the bridge and to name him -- when trolls usually don't have names. Her innocent companionship influences him and makes him more human than troll-like (I mean the trolls we usually read about in fairy tales, who are mean and grumpy and not very smart). And when they are forcibly separated, her determination to find him again is a wonderful thing to see.
Peter, the troll, plays less of a role in the story, given that Morgana is the sole narrator. But we see that, as I said, he becomes very human and intelligent. He develops much like any other young boy would.
It's not my usual romance novel fare, but it was sweet and different and I really liked it.
Written in first-person from the point of view of Morgana, we first meet her when she is six years old and progress with her through the story. I found it refreshing that this story takes place over years, unlike many stories that just span over a few days or months.
I like that Morgana is a very sensible character, even as a young girl. I can't stand TSTL (too stupid to live) characters who always get themselves and others in trouble. She's bright and has a great heart, which is what leads her to befriend the troll guarding the bridge and to name him -- when trolls usually don't have names. Her innocent companionship influences him and makes him more human than troll-like (I mean the trolls we usually read about in fairy tales, who are mean and grumpy and not very smart). And when they are forcibly separated, her determination to find him again is a wonderful thing to see.
Peter, the troll, plays less of a role in the story, given that Morgana is the sole narrator. But we see that, as I said, he becomes very human and intelligent. He develops much like any other young boy would.
It's not my usual romance novel fare, but it was sweet and different and I really liked it.
July 9, 2021
Magnificent
In a recent review of one of her novels, I noted that Ms. Schwartz was fast becoming my favorite author - with this novel, she absolutely IS my favorite author now.
The Troll Bridge will stand as a deeply loved novel for me, one that I will read over and over again through the years. It’s two principle characters, Morgana and Peter, are each completely, perfectly written and interact so beautifully with the supporting cast of characters that populate the rest of the book.
The story, the magic, the events taking place are exactly as they should be with no wrong move made.
This is such a wonderful tale, and I’ve loved the adventure of living through it. Thank you, Ms. Schwartz.
In a recent review of one of her novels, I noted that Ms. Schwartz was fast becoming my favorite author - with this novel, she absolutely IS my favorite author now.
The Troll Bridge will stand as a deeply loved novel for me, one that I will read over and over again through the years. It’s two principle characters, Morgana and Peter, are each completely, perfectly written and interact so beautifully with the supporting cast of characters that populate the rest of the book.
The story, the magic, the events taking place are exactly as they should be with no wrong move made.
This is such a wonderful tale, and I’ve loved the adventure of living through it. Thank you, Ms. Schwartz.
April 7, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. The writing style is very easy to read, the tone reflects Morgana at 6yrs old when the story begins and slowly increases in complexity as she ages. Then at the 3/4 mark it kind of stalled, it felt like a big build up and then nothing happened. Yes the happy ending was satisfying but you knew it was coming :) Kind of like watching fireworks, each display more intense and then the last goes shooting into the sky and then just fizzles down to earth :) So 4* for the first part, 2* for the ending and average 3*. I'd recommend it, very clean interesting novel. Just lower your expectations slightly for the end :)
March 4, 2018
Unexpected Treasure
I read the highlights for The Troll Bridge several times before selecting the book. I kept putting it down, thinking it was a children's story... a 5 year old befriends a troll living under a bridge... When I finally decided to read the tale, I found an unexpected treasure, and a new author to follow as I explore other creations. A very well written book, a wonderful story and a fairytale ending...
I read the highlights for The Troll Bridge several times before selecting the book. I kept putting it down, thinking it was a children's story... a 5 year old befriends a troll living under a bridge... When I finally decided to read the tale, I found an unexpected treasure, and a new author to follow as I explore other creations. A very well written book, a wonderful story and a fairytale ending...
August 4, 2021
Jenny at war
Jenny is such a gentle and easy-to-read author that I can forget how poetic her descriptions are; creative her plots are; and how many wise observations she hides, like Easter eggs, within her narratives. Her characters become my friends. Her story endings are always satisfying. This is her first book that I remember dealing with the realities of war. To do it from the vantage point of a teen is an accomplishment. Thank you Jenny. Again.
Jenny is such a gentle and easy-to-read author that I can forget how poetic her descriptions are; creative her plots are; and how many wise observations she hides, like Easter eggs, within her narratives. Her characters become my friends. Her story endings are always satisfying. This is her first book that I remember dealing with the realities of war. To do it from the vantage point of a teen is an accomplishment. Thank you Jenny. Again.
March 25, 2022
Jenny Schwartz, you always surprise me!
This book is a pleasure to read. Schwartz writes it in a fairy tale style. The story has a lyrical cadence, even during stressful scenes. Our fmc is brilliant, strong and very likeable. Schwartz writes strong female characters whose accomplishments are never second to their love interests. In this story, the love interest is a troll and his evolution is pure fairy tale mythos. I loved, loved this story!
This book is a pleasure to read. Schwartz writes it in a fairy tale style. The story has a lyrical cadence, even during stressful scenes. Our fmc is brilliant, strong and very likeable. Schwartz writes strong female characters whose accomplishments are never second to their love interests. In this story, the love interest is a troll and his evolution is pure fairy tale mythos. I loved, loved this story!
March 8, 2023
A hidden gem. I've read several Jenny Schwartz books but only picked this up because it's the one she said she wished more of her readers knew about. I hope it gets a bit of repackaging, because I don't think the cover and description do this wonderful story justice. If I was on the Newberry award committee, I'd nominate this book. (Which wouldn't work because the author is Australian, but you get the gist.)
February 10, 2024
Enjoyable read
This story's heroine reminded me of Ender in Ender's Game but unlike Ender she was aware of what was asked of her. She put put her future desires aside for the good of others. It was a long battle not just one major encounter. Though none of those who fought remained unchanged or without loss (spoiler alert!) she earned her right to help others with whom she chose to be with for her lifetime. This ended in one novel (at least at this time!
This story's heroine reminded me of Ender in Ender's Game but unlike Ender she was aware of what was asked of her. She put put her future desires aside for the good of others. It was a long battle not just one major encounter. Though none of those who fought remained unchanged or without loss (spoiler alert!) she earned her right to help others with whom she chose to be with for her lifetime. This ended in one novel (at least at this time!
August 15, 2019
Wonderful stand alone novel.
What more could you want? Magic mayhem, trolls, wizards and a bang up story of love and war! Jenny Schwartz has a special gift of writing exciting, amazing stories. Usually several in a series, but she writes about different people with a stand alone finish. I get sooo tired of having to read six books to find out the ending.
What more could you want? Magic mayhem, trolls, wizards and a bang up story of love and war! Jenny Schwartz has a special gift of writing exciting, amazing stories. Usually several in a series, but she writes about different people with a stand alone finish. I get sooo tired of having to read six books to find out the ending.
January 13, 2023
What an amazing coming of age story.
I have to admit, coming of age is not my favorite trope, but this one was amazing! It takes all of the best parts of childhood, the tough decisions of adolescence, the horrors of war and blends them all into a love story for the fairy tale books.
I have to admit, coming of age is not my favorite trope, but this one was amazing! It takes all of the best parts of childhood, the tough decisions of adolescence, the horrors of war and blends them all into a love story for the fairy tale books.
July 19, 2024
New Faire tale
Can true love save the Sorcerer? Can true love save her friend the troll she named Peter, as a child?
There is always the fine print, you know.
Can a little nation build on individual rights and freedom win against a huge empire build on fear and Oppression? Maybe?
Can true love save the Sorcerer? Can true love save her friend the troll she named Peter, as a child?
There is always the fine print, you know.
Can a little nation build on individual rights and freedom win against a huge empire build on fear and Oppression? Maybe?
February 27, 2018
Ok read
The beginning and middle of this book is wonderful. Although I felt the middle and end were less so. But then I share the belief that being a war wizard is less interesting than being a healer. The end was a bit too pat.
The beginning and middle of this book is wonderful. Although I felt the middle and end were less so. But then I share the belief that being a war wizard is less interesting than being a healer. The end was a bit too pat.
May 21, 2019
Amazing
This is an extremely well written coming of age story demonstrating emotional upheavals of having power in a kingdom approaching wartime and the bonds of love and friendship. Would recommend.
This is an extremely well written coming of age story demonstrating emotional upheavals of having power in a kingdom approaching wartime and the bonds of love and friendship. Would recommend.
January 21, 2020
Unusual and entertaining
I love finding new authors who are prolific, but also great reads. Also love the generosity of an author putting their books on KU so that you can “preview “ before you buy. I have read a few of this author’s book and really enjoy them
I love finding new authors who are prolific, but also great reads. Also love the generosity of an author putting their books on KU so that you can “preview “ before you buy. I have read a few of this author’s book and really enjoy them
October 25, 2020
Give stars for sure
Loved it. Read it in 2 days. Great characters. Acknowledged that life can be hard. Showed the ugliness of war. Love still endures. Coming of age, following your deepest dreams despite circumstances. Wish the ending had been a little longer!
Loved it. Read it in 2 days. Great characters. Acknowledged that life can be hard. Showed the ugliness of war. Love still endures. Coming of age, following your deepest dreams despite circumstances. Wish the ending had been a little longer!
November 19, 2020
Love it
I never write reviews. I love retold fairy tales, but they usually too closely resemble the original to me. Not this one. It had original, lovable characters, a fantastic plot, and a charming though non-detailed setting.
I never write reviews. I love retold fairy tales, but they usually too closely resemble the original to me. Not this one. It had original, lovable characters, a fantastic plot, and a charming though non-detailed setting.
January 23, 2021
Kept me up
This story is very well written with elements of magic, adventure and humanity. I read it through the night and finished it at work during lunch. Keeping it close for a re-read soon.
This story is very well written with elements of magic, adventure and humanity. I read it through the night and finished it at work during lunch. Keeping it close for a re-read soon.
October 25, 2021
Read this
I am not great at reviewing so just let me say do yourself and your heart a favor and read this.
A story of growing up but not growing away from what you know is true is a pleasure and a treasure.
I am not great at reviewing so just let me say do yourself and your heart a favor and read this.
A story of growing up but not growing away from what you know is true is a pleasure and a treasure.
January 14, 2022
Loved it!
Growing up and learning your own powers is hard, let alone against the backdrop of international aggressions. This is a lovely tale of a magic world, its people, and one girl's path to adulthood.
Growing up and learning your own powers is hard, let alone against the backdrop of international aggressions. This is a lovely tale of a magic world, its people, and one girl's path to adulthood.
April 2, 2022
Wonderful story
Ms Schwarz tells a wonderful coming of age story about a young woman who befriends a troll boy and changes her life. Loved this story. Good character development, and even the sorcerer who starts out as the bad guy isn’t two dimensional. Well worth the read.
Ms Schwarz tells a wonderful coming of age story about a young woman who befriends a troll boy and changes her life. Loved this story. Good character development, and even the sorcerer who starts out as the bad guy isn’t two dimensional. Well worth the read.
June 5, 2024
A favorite of mine!
Without a doubt this story is a favorite of mine. I wish you would write more stories in this universe. I like the flow, the characters, the plot and the over arcing world building.
This is a great story.
Without a doubt this story is a favorite of mine. I wish you would write more stories in this universe. I like the flow, the characters, the plot and the over arcing world building.
This is a great story.
March 8, 2018
Sweet
Sweetly awesome!
Engaging story of a young girls journey to power responsibility and love.
Appropriate for all ages.
Enjoyed by all.
Sweetly awesome!
Engaging story of a young girls journey to power responsibility and love.
Appropriate for all ages.
Enjoyed by all.
May 15, 2018
Very enjoyable read
I enjoyed reading this book as it followed the life of a special girl to womanhood in this awesome fantasy.
I enjoyed reading this book as it followed the life of a special girl to womanhood in this awesome fantasy.
January 24, 2019
Great story
This story held my interest though out. It’s rare to find a story that you don’t want to put down.
This story held my interest though out. It’s rare to find a story that you don’t want to put down.
November 3, 2019
I really enjoyed the start of this story but it soon ran out of steam unfortunately. Good story but I think it could have been better.
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