Description
Susan’s mother commits suicide which releases her magic as she gives up
her life, and threatens to destroy the realm she has governed. Her
closest advisor, the Naiad, has also vanished and her healing influence
is sorely missed.
Susan’s own magic is developing as she approaches
her teenage years and it confuses her as she begins to grow into the
strong, young woman her mother would have been proud of. Even her newly
discovered grandmother, Lily, is pleased with her, even though she
refuses to teach Susan how to safely use the magic.
With the Naiad
gone, nobody in control, and no-one prepared to fill either role, the
magical realm is in flux and chaos threatens, and the situation only
worsens when Lily is lost and assumed to be dead. It seems that all will
collapse unless Susan can find Lily and bring her back to restore the
magical balance. But is Lily still alive, and can Susan find the
salvation that is needed for the conflict to end and for peace to be
restored?
Lily must be found, only Susan can find her and only the
Naiad can save her. Lily must choose where and who she wants to be to
everyone who demands that she be someone else. Susan must decide who she
wants to grow into, and who she wishes to claim as her family.
This
fantasy novel spans worlds, families and relationships and with two
major character deaths, one birth, and plenty of drama you will want to
join Susan as she finds out who she is and where she belongs.
Praise and Reviews
I know I should've read the other books in the Portal series first but the beautiful cover drew me to this particular story.
This book begins on a sad note which grips the reader straight away.
The author has an amazing imagination that the fantasy genre requires.
A great read that takes the reader to another world.
(A 5 * Review, From Amazon.)