I sat down with Child of Light on release day and read until I was at the end of the book. The story begins with a thrilling prison escape. It's no ordinary prison, it's a prison run by goblins. The escapees are all teens who have planned their escape for a long time.
Auris almost makes it to a lake she's dreamed of, when she hears goblin machinery behind her. So close.
Suddenly, they turn around and leave her stunned. It appears she has a rescuer. He's green skinned with amber eyes and hair that has tiny leaves sprouting.
He's Fae, he says. Somewhat fearfully, not knowing what lies ahead, Auris follows Harrow over several days to the place he calls home.
Though Auris is a human girl, and could not have been to the city of Viridian Deep before, she feels instantly comfortable, as if she's home. The beautiful city and it's wonders make her so happy.
Many of the Sylvan Fae do not want her here though, including the leader of Harrow's people, Ancrow.
Child of Light follows Auris' journey to find out who she really is, as she has no memory of life before the prison. No idea why she was sent there. Harrow insists she is Fae despite her human appearance. Ancrow wants her gone, no matter what.
This is the first in a new series, from all the reviews I've seen. After reading the story, it could certainly end right where it does and I would be happy with a tale well told. The book is extremely well paced and exciting. There are a few unanswered questions. I guess those are the making of sequels. Auris is an engaging narrator, very conversational in tone. Very likeable. Harrow makes for a fine romantic hero.
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