The Sisters of the Forest Heart are elfin defenders of the most precious resource of their planet and they are paladin warriors. Sapphire, a lusciously beautiful new Sister learns that one of her Sisters has become a traitor intent on their destruction.
Barry Blair (b. 1954) was a Canadian artist and writer, known for launching Aircel Comics (publisher of titles such as Samurai, Elflord, Dragonforce, and Men in Black) in the 1980s.
Adult graphic novel in color. Fantasy series with much nudity.
Female warrior Elves guard the "Forest Heart." One of the elves has turned evil and must be stopped.
The book opens with the new warrior Sapphire battling Orcs on a bridge leading to the sacred cave where the Katmites (cat-like females, bonded to the elves) are hatched. The Orcs desire to capture some Katmites for themselves, to play with and sacrifice.
This book is stronger than its sequel.
The series has violence, bondage, sex and full-color graphics. The characters are well drawn, though the books are rather short. Overall, an interesting series (there is at least one sequel).
Writing: *** ! There's PLENTY of action ! on<-0O->and<-O0->off the field, as they say. Also, the hand->|<-to->|<-hand combat is plentiful.
Art: **** It's painted absolutely beautifully with such exquisite and adorable characters! I would give five stars if his lines didn't get erratic at times (which is no big deal whatsoever).