Aerin, with the guidance of the wizard Luthe and the help of the Blue Sword, wins the birthright due her as the daughter of the Damarian king and a witchwoman of the mysterious, demon-haunted North.
My Review:
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In this prequel to The
Blue Sword, we get to see the history of Aerin, and how her life leads to
the legend that guided Harry in The Blue
Sword.
I really liked this book, because it explains a lot of
what has influenced and changed in the time from Aerin’s day to Harry’s, but
also what has stayed the same. The North
is still the enemy, though through this book, we discover that there is more
relations with the North than the people of Damar would like to admit.
I love how Aerin wasn’t thought to be a hero in her
day. Rather, she was an outcast looking
to fit into the world she lived in. Her
only friend really was an old war horse and (eventually) Luthe and Tor. The fights she goes through and the courage
she has can be considered an inspiration for all those who are going through
hard times in their life.
Filled with magic, battles, mysteries, visions, and the
theme that no matter what the world thinks of you that you can still accomplish
great things, this book is a great book to read when you need a pick-me-up. Just be warned that there are some parts that
are a little depressing, but trudge through them, and you won’t regret it.
Overall, this was a great book, though I still prefer
to read The Blue Sword, but it was
still pretty good.
Happy Reading!
Cana
I still have to give this author a try but it's on my to do list!
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