On Daylily's wedding day, she finally does what she's always
wanted; she runs away. Her journey takes her into the
mysterious Wilderlands, full of creatures and fairies.
Foxbrush, her would-be husband, follows her intent on
rescuing her, particularly before his cousin Lionheart gets
to her. While in the Wilderlands, the three learn more about
who they are than they ever expected, all while battling off
forces that could kill them.
Though I haven't read the previous books in this series,
SHADOW HAND is still fairly easily read alone, though I
definitely think the reader can get the most background
information by reading them all. Anne Elisabeth Stengl takes
the reader into the heart of a land with magic around every
corner that can be both deadly and awe-inspiring. I love the
fairies and how much fun they add to the story. One of the
things that I really adore is the surprisingly level of
humor. It's definitely a more serious story, but the
occasional witty dialogue is super nice. Daylily's character
development is also very sweet, and I like how her
interactions with Foxbrush start to change over time.
Though there are many things I like about SHADOW HAND, I did
struggle with the writing sometimes. In some parts, the
story kind of talks at you instead of showing you, and it
kept me from really getting lost in the story. I could see
it not being a problem for some readers, but for my personal
preference, it didn't click with me as much as I would have
liked it to.
Overall, if you like fairy-tale-esque YA fantasy, Anne
Elisabeth Stengl's series might be a nice series to try.
Though I do think SHADOW HAND is worth the read, I probably
won't follow the rest of the series.
By her father's wish, Lady Daylily is betrothed to the
Prince of Southlands. Not the prince she loves, handsome and
dispossessed Lionheart, but his cousin, the awkward and
foolish Prince Foxbrush. As her wedding day dawns, Daylily
flees into the dangerous Wilderlands, her only desire to
vanish from living memory.
But Foxbrush, determined to rescue his betrothed, pursues
Daylily into a new world of magic and peril, a world where
vicious Faerie beasts hold sway, a world invaded by a lethal
parasite. A world that is hauntingly familiar.
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