Since I don't have a lot of exciting stories, I will just relate the books I have been reading! The latest is Enna Burning by Shannon Hale. This was a fantastic book about Enna, a girl who learns the secrets of fire and is able to help her homeland at a time of war with her abilities. This ability comes at great costs, however, and the book is ultimately a story of friendship and balance. In her magnificent way, Shannon Hale weaves yet again another amazing tale. For those not familiar with Shannon Hale she writes (primarily) in the young adult fantasy/fairy tale genre. She is an outstanding author and I love the way she writes. Her writing has been described as lyrical...and I have to agree. Enna Burning was a little different than Goose Girl (the first book in the Bayern series) as it deals with darker and more complex issues than those in Goose Girl. All of the characters are there, however, and it is hard to put down. I enthusiastically recommend this book (and all of her books!) to those who enjoy this genre--and really just good reading material!
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I love all of these books and I have them all. You have picked a very good series to read.
You've been recommending these for a while and I've been meaning to read them; so, I'm going to put them on reserve at the library. I can only allow myself to read so many good, addicting books because when I get into them, I can easily neglect my children. Lately I've been sticking with non-fiction; the stuff I like, but can put down easily.
I really like Enna Burning as well...and I could not put it down. I read it in 2 days. I thought it had a much darker theme than Goose Girl, but I still liked it.
River Secrets (the last in the series) is next on my list. :)
t-minus a few weeks and i can't wait!
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