Treacherous. Evil. Dark. Dorcha Wood is all of these things. And none of them.
The people of Felmore talk of Dorcha Wood in whispers, if they speak of it at all, fearing the wrath of the Cú-Síth should their words be carried on the wind. Those murdering beasts still roam the darkness of the forest, the last remnants of the cursed Aos Sí, a race of elves, long since vanished from the world.
But to Fiadh, it is home. Haven. A forest whose secrets become known only when it chooses to reveal them. Her life is one of balance until the outside world shatters it.
From the moment Fiadh set eyes on Gideon, the peaceful rhythm of her life was lost. As a new path unfolds, Fiadh confronts the reality of old hatreds, the consequences of things hidden, and the truth of who she really is.
Book source ~ Tour
YA | Fantasy
13 April 2021
232 Pages
My Rating ~ 4 bites
Fiadh lives in Dorcha Wood with her mother, Riona. The nearest village of Felmore is controlled by the hateful Lord Darragh, so Riona keeps Fiadh hidden at all times. When Fiadh stumbles across Gideon fighting three of Darragh’s soldiers she has no idea that helping him will irrevocably change her life.
This is the beginning of an intriguing tale! What if elves were real? And what if man, after timelessly living side-by-side peaceably with them, decided it was time that elves should die simply because they were different? And what if, for a very long time, man thought he had succeeded? Only he didn’t. And now terrible retribution is coming. Somehow Fiadh is tied into it all. Is she part elf? Fully elf? Magical in some way? Whatever else she is, she’s a hunted woman. Because her mom decided to hide things from her, she is not prepared for what is coming. Dammit. I fucking hate secrets for a person’s own good. That’s such bullshit and a huge cop out. I’m annoyed about that. However, it’s a minor annoyance in an otherwise well-written story. I’m looking forward to seeing where Fiadh’s journeys take her and what’s in store for her. Also, Darragh is an asshole. Just sayin’.
Kristin Ward is an award-winning young adult author living in Connecticut. A science and math teacher for over twenty years, she infuses her geeky passions into stories that meld realism and fantasy. Kristin embraces her inner nerd regularly, often quoting 80s movies while expecting those around her to chime in with appropriate rejoinders. As a nature freak, she can be found wandering the woods - she may be lost, so please stop and ask if you see her - or chilling in her yard with all manner of furry and feathered friends. Often referred to as a unicorn by colleagues who remain in awe of her ability to create or find various and sundry things in mere moments. In reality, the horn was removed years ago, leaving only a mild imprint that can be seen if she tilts her head just right. A lifelong lover of books and writing, she dreamed of becoming an author for thirty years before publishing her award-winning debut in 2018. Her first novel, After the Green Withered, is one of many things you should probably read.
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