Rose Red, princess of a long-hidden kingdom, was stolen as an infant by her mother to keep her safe from her royal father, who has evil plans that spell her future doom. One random commenter will be chosen to receive a FREE copy of the book.The final book of the trilogy continues the richly imagined although sometimes confusing world of Heartless and Veiled Rose (both 2011). To enter, scroll to the top of the blog post and leave a comment about one of your favorite fantasy characters. Like the sound of this book? Leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy! Contest begins Jat 7:53 am Eastern Time and ends Sunday July 28 at midnight Eastern Time. Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. One brother carries a lantern and the other a sword.īattle violence.
An acolyte first defends her goddess, but later sees her as an imposter who imprisons and abuses her people.Ī mysterious narrator recounts the tale of two brothers given gifts by the true God who use those gifts to spread light and justice. Some characters are part of a cult in which they worship and serve the Dragonwitch. The idea that God has a plan, and it may not look like our plan, is discussed more than once during the course of the story. The Prince of Farthestshore (who seems to represent Jesus) makes a brief appearance. Spiritual references are more understated in this novel than in previous books in the Tales of Goldstone Wood series. Fans will enjoy piecing scenes from the two stories together as well as the cameo appearances by beloved characters from previous stories. Dragonwitch reveals more story surrounding Starflower, as earlier Goldstone Wood novel Veiled Rose added to the series beginner, Heartless. Once again, Stengl excels at drawing readers into the world of faeries and monsters. Meanwhile the Dragonwitch waits, searching for the enchanted sword which ended her first two lives. In the midst of this chaos, an evil army marches, determined to destroy the would-be king and his people and capture the fabled House of Light. Befriended and challenged by the reclusive Chronicler, Leta begins to desire more for herself than a lonely life as a silent and powerless queen.Īs Alistair’s uncle, Earl Ferox’s life draws to its end, he reveals a secret that sends the entire nation reeling and upsets all plans to unite the people under one king. Inside her, however, a battle of wills rages, and the rebellious Leta will not so easily be silenced.
Leta appears to meekly acquiesce to the plans made for her. Alistair resigns himself to a loveless marriage with Lady Leta, the daughter of the second-most powerful earl in the land. Lord Alistair, heir to the Earl of Gaheris, finds his sleeping hours plagued by night terrors prophesying his death and his waking ones by his mother’s political schemes to make him king. Published JAmazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads
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