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MoodyBeatleGirl
Posted May 12, 2011
An Exciting Read
This novel set in the Dark Ages of Britain starts off a little slow, but once the story gets going I was completely swept up in the plot, finding it to be an exciting and engrossing read. The characters, especially Essa, and the interactions between them are authentic, and even if it is set a thousand years in the past, it is easy to relate to their stuggles and feel as though you've been thrown into their time. I recommend this book to anyone who's interested in adventuours stories.
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Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Essa's father brings him to a camp one day and leaves him there without any explanation. Essa's forced to grow up in the village without any sense of home. Years pass peacefully until the village's rival threatens war. Essa must do his duty and spy on the neighboring village.
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He's expected back in two days, but he's gone for much longer. He's caught while spying on the camp. The father he thought was dead is alive in the village. Essa's forced to swear another oath - to his enemies - and join their side.
He doesn't understand why his father is there and his reasons for not returning. Essa figures he'll have plenty of time to ask these questions, but the next day he's sent on a mission with the King's son to fetch back his bride.
The two boys form a friendship and gradually realize the pending war isn't best for both sides. They attempt to stop it with knowledge they've gained. But are they too late?
Katy Morgan makes the Dark Ages come alive with her tale of war and courage, friendship and loyalty, and family and belonging.