Jessica read and liked Nikki's review of Dreams of the Ringed Vale (Luthiel's Song, #1):

"It finally came in!

This is not just a book, it is an entire fantasy world. In the back there is a glossary of terms used, an appendix of the suns and moons, and an appendix of the elfin runes ... their language and markings compared to o...more It finally came in!

This is not just a book, it is an entire fantasy world. In the back there is a glossary of terms used, an appendix of the suns and moons, and an appendix of the elfin runes ... their language and markings compared to our alphabet. The world Robert Fanney has managed to create is amazing in and of itself. There are two incredible pictures of the main character Luthiel, and I didn't see 'illustrated by' anywhere, so he must have drawn them. They are seriously incredible and I found myself staring at them.

This book builds and builds and then it ends .. the main characters are about to go into battle and I am very anxious for the next book to come out. I don't want to reveal too much about the story, but Luthiel is about to turn 15 when her whole world changes. She is a very loving and self sacrificing person, and she willingly puts her life at stake to save someone she loves. Through her journey, she learns who she really is both in character and blood.

On the surface this is a great fantasy story, but it is also pretty deep. This is one of my favorite parts about right and wrong ...'Intentional wrongdoing is denial of personal truth ... when you harm others you deprive the most important part of yourself .. the part of you that hungers for love and to give love. Many do not think of it as a need but it is as necessary as air and light, as essential as earth and water. It is the very design of life to support other life and to grow greater by the support of other living things...'

I am recommending this book, and very much looking forward to 'The War of Mists'. Thank you Ron!!(less) "

Jessica read and liked a piece of writing titled "The War of Mists -- Prologue" by Robert

"On a bald hill, ringed by trees, strange and macabre creatures gathered. First came spiders, drifting through the wood like ghosts, black bodies whispering through branches. Clusters of green eyes sho"   ...read more »