She’s only ever wanted to be a dancer. The unspeakable shatters her dream.
Sislie never expected to become Queen of the Fae but a tragic death plunges her into a new and unwelcome destiny. Just as she’s about to leave her beloved forest glade for Queensdale Palace, she’s tricked and kidnapped by an old woman, who hides her in a hidden cabin in the mountains.
Sleeping potion keeps her groggy, and steals her memory. But something keeps nagging at her. Something she’s supposed to do, if only she could remember what it is.
Sislie has to find the courage to trust her own powers so she can save the Land. But can she get to Queensdale in time to foil the ancient monarch who’ll do anything to stop her?
Join Sislie and her unlikely companions as she faces impossible odds to claim her destiny and usher in a new era to the Land of the Fae.
Plot/Idea: 10 out of 10
Originality: 8 out of 10
Prose: 7 out of 10
Character/Execution: 10 out of 10
Overall: 8.75 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: In a world where Fae and Humans coexist uneasily, Queen Maelys entrusts Caden, a half Fae, half human seeker, to find Sislie, a fairy princess thrust to the forefront of political intrigue. Wool's story moves quickly, the different subplots neatly interlaced, and transports readers into a glimmering fantasy world of betrayal, trickery, and new beginnings.
Prose: Wool’s writing is strong and polished, braced by expressive worldbuilding and eloquent prose.
Originality: Medieval settings, fairies, and magic are familiar tropes reinvigorated by Wool’s engaging characters and their adventures, as well as the novel's interesting geopolitical dynamics.
Character/Execution: Sislie and Caden are vividly constructed, both convincing and appealing characters who will coax readers into their journey from the beginning.
Date Submitted: May 20, 2024
