Book Corner | Raven’s Ladder
April 26, 2010 by Melissa j
Filed under Book Corner, Jr Highers, Reviews, Sr Highers
My Review:
I did not find Raven’s Ladder to be as magical as Auralia’s Colors, nor did I find it to be as heart wrenching as Cyndre’s Midnight, but it captivated me none-the-less. Each book has been unique, and that includes this third book in the Auralia’s Thread series.
Book 1 spun a colorful picture in my mind, like a water color painting that had colors beyond description. I fell in love with Auralia and the Ale Boy. I couldn’t wait to read more about them in Book 2.
Book 2 disappointed me at first. Auralia and the Ale Boy were not there. Instead, Jordam, a beastman was there, as was Cyndere.
No matter. I found myself caring for them as deeply as I had, Auralia and the Ale Boy. In fact, I think I pulled harder for Jordam in my mind, longing for him to find freedom, than I had for any other character in the series thus far.
Book 3, Raven’s Ladder, disappointed me again. Jordam was not there. Cyndere did not come until much later. And yet, Jeffery Overstreet gave me another character to grow to love and respect – King Cal-raven. Like so many in today’s modern world, his people are unaware of the hidden danger to the beauty of Bel Amica. Cal-raven sees it however, and longs to remove his people from there and rebuild House Abascar in a new place. Like the prophets of old, Cal-raven sees the danger, speaks the danger, and is not heeded. Yet he does not back down from what he knows to be true danger to his people. As he fights on, the threads of Auralia, the Ale Boy, and now Jordam and Cyndere are interwoven into the narrative, creating a strong and beautiful tale of fantasy with heroes that erupt visions in the imagination that no special affects creator can ever duplicate.
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Great review. I am surprised at all of those who have read all three. :0)