A foundling child raised by an elderly scribe, Sylvie has always seemed odd to the villagers of Branlier. As she grows into a young woman, new challenges arise to test her mettle. She will discover family she has never known and struggle to learn about her own hidden talents. Influential political forces threaten, as King Nevan and High Priest Mech continue to purge all who follow the old faith of Innis from the cities. The Fae--withdrawn from the human realm for decades--extend their aid, but Sylvie must draw upon her own unexpected power to survive and to ensure the safety of those she loves as they journey across the country in search of allies.
I truly loved this magical realm, and the characters became precious to me. I wonder if there will be a sequel because the resolution doesn't seem complete. There is more to this story. I downloaded this for free for my Kindle, and it is one of the best free book I have ever read.
It took me awhile to read this one, but I can assure you that was due to my Netflix binging, not this book. The story was great! Different from ones I normally read, but that was refreshing for a change. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters. Each place was described so well that I had no trouble envisioning each one as I read along. I look forward to the next book.