The balance of the Elements is once more in doubt, and new Chosen are called. They need to find the will to succeed, or the unseen enemy from years gone by may have the advantage.The Wheel of the Year has had many cycles – and the folk of Wraidd Elfennol have lived in peace since the age of Marella, Kai, Daren, and Lani. All the Elements have been in perfect harmony with each other.All that is … other.
All that is about to change, with new Chosen called to represent their Element and to find nine sacred branches.
Bran and Rhosyn need to work together to restore the balance between Earth and Air… and maybe find out just who they are meant to be.
Full of myth and magic, with a strong Welsh theme, Of Land and Sky continues the Fantasy series set in the imaginary world of Wraidd Elfennol.
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**Author provided ARC for honest review and rating**
As usual, Ms. Sheppard yanks you right into her beautiful, intriguing world, taking you on a merry adventure with excellent description and fleshed out characters to love…or want to knock the crap out of repeatedly. Lol! Exceptional ability to weave a character’s appropriate personality to the element that rules/resides in us all. Lively banter and an unrushed learning of everyone’s lives is found here.
I particularly enjoyed how she weaves in such good advice from the elders and the Life Partners, effectively showing that our own thoughts at such a young age could always use the help from the wise. The following, memorable statement was very good in that aspect. –“If their upbringing isn’t what they want, they have a choice to change it. They need to break the cycle for themselves or it will just carry on.” So true. I swear! The partners have the patience of saints! I won’t give anything away, but you’ll certainly enjoy the tidbits of knowledge about previous books and healing old wounds from the past, giving a solid foundation for this continued tale. Great section!
Oh, very well done! Excellent handling on showing how lies, innuendo’s, and rumors can unfairly skew other’s reputations. It’s a great tale of warning to parents out there to never shelter your children from the harshness others have faced, or you skew their ability to understand the actions or emotions of another that could very well impact their own lives. Rose-colored glasses can be ripped away so easily, making you bitter or appear to be without empathy. Watching as the characters steadily grew in wisdom and maturity (thanks to the partners and nature itself) throughout the story and despite external forces, was wonderful. Connections to nature were weaved perfectly into this story, as well. A stark and beautiful reminder that we shouldn’t lose our innate ability to be just as linked as the Chosen. Open your mind, breath, be yourself, and just let it happen. Life will lead you toward your destination. Despite making me cry like a big baby close to the end, all I can say is great job, Ms. Sheppard! Great job!
Of Land and Sky is the third book in the Wraidd Elfennol series, and it starts approximately sixty years after Water Weaver.
The world of Wraidd Elfennol has been in balance since the original Chosen went on their quest, but now new Chosen of Earth and Air have been announced. Bran and Rhosyn don’t get on very well to begin with, but they have to learn to work together. With their Partners ever ready with words of wisdom, we stay with them as they bring the trees back to life.
This is a very different book to Water Weaver – more introverted. I wasn’t sure how this would turn out, but I’m really pleased with the results. There are many lessons in this book if you choose to see them, from family to love.
Fair warning though – this book had me sobbing towards the end. I knew it would happen, but that didn’t lessen the impact in any way!
A brilliant addition to the series, and definitely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements fora review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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