The Scourge of Muirwood

I can't even begin to say how much I enjoyed this series, but I will try my best. Though at first, I was uncertain, as Lia grew, so did my love for her, and for the world around her. The story has a wonderful slow build through the three books, and by the final book, I was hard-pressed to put it down. I've spent the past day wanting nothing else but to read.

As a long-time fan of Fantasy, this hits on so many of my loves. Magic, intrigue, and romance, all intertwined and subtly crafted. Wheeler keeps you guessing from moment to moment, and makes you love characters without even knowing their names.

Lia's story of love and faith, pulls you along, and you can't help but want her to succeed, whatever that means, and it is truly amazing to watch her succeed despite everything thrown at her. Despite the disparity of odds, the story never seems forced or false in the least. The only slight blot is the obvious secret kept until the last moment of the second book, when her true identity is revealed.

I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a good fantasy book, especially those who have enjoyed Hunger Games or Harry Potter, though the story itself does not take place in our world, but another. For fans of fantasy, this is definitely one of the best.

And thank you to Dorri, who recommended this one to me. Definitely worth the read.