Book Review--Fallen Star by Anne Elisabeth Stengl

She is a Knight of Farthestshore, a woman of courage ... and secrets. She has faced many perils in her time, but nothing has prepared her for the evil she is about to encounter in the treacherous Wood Between.

Through My Window

What I LOVED: Old friends! We have more familiar faces than just Beana in this story (though that's all I'll say), and how delicious it is to be traveling on those beautifully written words through the Wood and its terrors (of which the Unicorn has always been a favorite). And baby versions of favorite characters. Yes, we always need those because it creates a lot of "DAAAAAAW" moments. Such a perfect prequel to Veiled Rose!

What I didn't like: The ending was....rather abrupt. Granted, readers know just what happened soon after thanks to Veiled Rose, but nevertheless a tiny bit more closure would have been nice. Also, at the ending, there was the use of a potion as provided and used by the heroes. I've always appreciated the "otherness" of the magic system Anne Elisabeth writes and I was perturbed to see something so common and of poor repute to be used by some of our favorite people. I hope it doesn't occur more in future books, which it probably won't because of its specific purpose.

Of course, every Goldstone Fan needs to read this because its GOLDSTONE. I severely advise anyone who has not to go and begin with Book 1 and at least read to Book 3, because this story relies on knowing what has happened before and what will happen in the future.

In short, regardless of any little thing I frowned at, I love this story. Because who doesn't love an old friend? :)