I've just completed the most recently novel from one of my favorite authors, Anne Bishop, a writer I've mentioned here before. And, as always, Ms. Bishop has created a great book that was impossible to put down.
'Shalador's Lady' takes up where 'The Shadow Queen' left off, with Cassidy and her court living in Dena Nehele. Everyone is working hard to rebuild the badly broken land, something that is hard to do when so many are still slow to trust. On top of that, not everyone is entirely happy with how things have worked out so far and personalities clash. When inside strife is combined with problems from outside forces, the strain on the new queen and court begin to mount to the breaking point. Will Cassidy be able to save this land she's been entrusted or is everything and everyone too broken?
This is a short review because there is only so much I can say when everyone already knows from previous posts how I feel about this writer and her work. Ms. Bishop has a wonderful way of writing that grabs you from the very first page. Her characters are realistic and full of personality, making you really care what happens to them. When combined with a story that takes you through every emotion, from happiness to fear, hatred to love, and then makes you laugh at any given moment at the antics the characters get up to, 'Shalador's Lady' is very much worth reading and something I highly recommend...just like every other book to come from this amazing writer.
Just be warned, once you begin reading her books, you won't stop until they're all done...and you'll be begging for more.
