by Amy Harmon
Lark, benannt nach dem Vogel Lerche, hat eine ungewöhnliche Gabe: Sie kann magische Worte aussprechen. Doch als sie fünf Jahre alt ist, muss sie ansehen, wie ihre Mutter, Lady Meshara, vor ihren Augen getötet wird. Um ihrem Kind ein ähnliches Schicksal zu ersparen, nimmt sie im Sterben ihrer Tochter...
Holy enchantments, I've been ensnared and I never want to be set free again. This book is pure Magic wrapped in vivid and intricately poignant prose. These prose are things of absolute wonder might I add. They are not too flowery as to trigger an allergic reaction (like a migraine or spasms that lea...
This story has throwback to so many fairytales, but it's definitely original. It has a poetic feel. The leads are likable. It's very easy to root for them. No one is overly perfect, and no problem is easily solved. I like how the characters question the morality of a situation. The storyline is well...
Swallow, Daughter, pull them in, those words that sit upon your lips. Lock them deep inside your soul, hide them ‘til they’ve time to grow. Close your mouth upon the power, curse not, cure not, ‘til the hour. You won’t speak and you won’t tell, you won’t call on heav’n or hell. You will learn and yo...
Brilliant! I couldn’t wait to pick this novel back up each time I set it down. Words, the power of words was the theme of this novel and I loved every minute I was captivated inside this fantasy world. It was the beginning prologue that got me, those enchanted words that Meshara’s mother spoke to he...
A bittersweet fairytale, narrated by the melodic inner voice of a protagonist in search of herself. The story is simple (with some twists nonetheless) but very compelling, and the narrative is soothing, though dark at times. I liked the themes, the characters and the epilogue. Recommended for a ligh...
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