by Signe Pike Once in a while you start reading a book and the author's voice draws you right into a magical world. This was one of those. It is the untold story of Languoreth—a forgotten queen of sixth-century Scotland—twin sister of the man who inspired the legend of Merlin, according to the b...
What's it about? According to the author, "It's an examination of the loss of myth in modern culture" (page 9). I would say it's a personal exploration into the current belief (or lack thereof) in fairies in the modern world, as experienced by one young woman by travelling through Mexico, England,...
Normally, I think I would have given this a solid three stars, however Pike has timing on her side. My own father passed away unexpectedly just a few weeks ago, so the author's struggle with her grief over losing her father resonated with me. Perhaps it's sappy, but it earned her an extra star. A...
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