(Book 1 of Shadowfell series)
If you enjoy a book with a slow and steady pace this is your book. Action was jotted down here and there but for the most part it's Neryn's slow....slow...slow...slow....slow journey to Shadowfell (a place where those with "gifts" can hide and plan freedom from a ruthless king). We first meet Neryn with her father -- the last of her family. They've been on the run from the king of the land who is hunting Neryn for her uncanny gift - the ability to see the "Good Folk". The king wishes no one to be "special" outside of his inner court and there are mind wipers/enthrallers/enforcers willing to do his bidding no matter the cost. When her dad gambles her away, Neryn's life is changed for the better (though she can't see it). What follows then is an interesting journey through the land. She does encounter various creatures and fairies of lore who help her along her journey. She discovers there are seven tests she must complete before she can begin training on her very special gift. The romance side of it is very vague, but there. You get the impression that both parties are interested but neither makes a move until the very last page of the book. Actually, the book really doesn't end. It really doesn't prep the second book either in the series. You have no idea what direction the author is going to go in and that's actually cool. Granted, you know the second book will be about her training, but that's about it. The rest is up in the air floating around until you actually hold and finish the second in the series. I have a feeling the rest of the books will be just like that, too. Not sure that I want to continue the journey as it is a very slow read (if you didn't gather that multiple times before) and I tend to get frustrated with slow journeys without much action/suspense... but we shall see.
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