Prince of Ash

Elaine Corvidae
Mundania Press (2006)
ISBN 1594261296
Reviewed by A.J. Cooper for Reader Views (1/07)

This fantasy adventure is about Alex's travel to a far off place to escape her past and find a new life for herself after her mother has passed away. She has special powers that she does not seem to have full control over. Alex is able to feel and see things that others may not be able to. She arrives in a faraway city where customs are far different from the privileged life she has led. She knows no one and is trying not to bring attention to herself while on the docks at the wharf. Unfortunately she does bring attention to herself and a perfect stranger, Pook, comes to her rescue and saves her from the authorities. They separate and yet are drawn to each other by their special powers. Alex soon discovers that she does have a relative in this strange city. It is her mother's brother. The whole city swirls around the magical powers of many. Much has be won and lost in this city.

I was always rooting for Pook, hoping he would be able to overcome his doubts and win over Alex and her family. I truly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone. This book would interest old and young alike. I became lost in the story and could hardly wait for the next page or the next new character to arrive. While reading “Prince of Ash” I felt I was a silent observer in the city and at any moment I could reach out and touch a door, a gate or anything. I have not read the previous book but I was able to follow the story line and understand just about everything occurring in the book. I would definitely read the first book in the series and look forward to the third book in the series. My only complaint was the occasional swearing. It did not occur frequently but the minute a character swore in the book it torn me from the pages out of this fantasy. The meaning of the book would be just as effective without the swearing. It is a quick and enjoyable read.

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