As
a long-time fan of Faith Hunter's Jane Yellowrock series,
I was happy to see a new series and this opening book certainly
doesn't disappoint. Nell Ingram has lived in fear of the cult
she grew up in for years. She's free now, but tied by magic
and loyalty to the land where she lives, land entirely too
close to the cult. Now, strangers have come onto Nell's land,
looking for her help to find girls kidnapped by a cult even
more disturbing than the one Nell fears, and possibly just
as close. I loved the characterization in this book. As with
Jane Yellowrock, Nell is a person of faith and both shaped
and scarred by her upbringing, but unsure of what to hold
onto and what to discard as she plots her own destiny. This
complexity makes her a compelling character, full of surprises
and strong feelings. I also enjoyed the PsyLed team from the
organization set up to police the paranormal community. The
characters are well crafted and fascinating to read. All in
all, an exciting new series that I'll be following with
pleasure.
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