Anne Elisabeth Stengl writes a fantasy series called the Tales of Goldstone Wood. Draven's Light is a novella that is part of the series. You may be thinking, "But I wouldn't know what was going on if I started in the middle of the series!" Never fear! Anne Elisabeth writes her stories so they can be read independently of each other. So here goes....
Draven's Light is a tale of bravery. But not bravery as most people think of it. In this story, courage doesn't always come in the form of sword fights and brute strength; sometimes it means turning away from those things. Anne Elisabeth makes this message clear throughout the book.
Though the book is written so a first-time reader of the series can pick it up, Anne Elisabeth brings a couple well-known characters into the story, as well new characters, both shedding light on previous stories in the series while weaving a new one. I have always marveled at the way the author is able to create a world with its own history and cultures as she weaves her tales together through ongoing story lines. Readers of Goldstone Wood will not be disappointed with this book!
Draven's Light evokes a number of emotions from it's readers. It made me laugh, moan, smile and shake my head in confusion. At the end, I felt a satisfaction that the outcome was worth the sacrifices of the characters, that true bravery had won out in the end and that nothing could ever overshadow that truth.
Anne Elisabeth's tale is darker, but conveys a pointed message of atypical bravery. Draven's Light is a wonderful tale that kept me reading for hours. The quiet strength of the main character mirrors the personality of the book and quietly embeds its story into the minds of its readers.
Draven's Light is available on NOOK and Kindle, as well as available for order in paperback. It's well worth the read!
In other news, I'll be posting some other college related posts as the Back-to-School season approaches.
I'm sure it's amazing because both the other books I've read by her were amazing! And now I'm super curious about which two well-known characters you're referring to. Have I met them yet?
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