Patricia A. McKillip - The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld

Pros: Enchanting. Interesting relationships and themes.
Cons: The writing style can feel artificial.

Stories that deal with the world of faerie often have at their root the idea of communicating with the other. A human may pass through a misty border to a magical realm, treat with its inhabitants, experience wonders and dangers, and (perhaps) ...

Pros: a deliciously refreshing, wide-eyed fantasy
Cons: the formal dialogue gets a little topheavy occasionally

I often frequented the McK section of the library, in search of my favorite author Robin McKinley, until purchasing all her works made such trips unnecessary. However, my fingers recently walked themselves over just a volume or two away to Patricia ...

Pros: love, magic, and a curious tale
Cons: unpolished characters and dialogue; a little slow; perhaps a bit melodramatic at times

A long time ago, a wizard named Myk journeyed to Eld mountain. There he settled in the wilderness and used his gifts to collect legendary animals. He called them to him--the Black Swan of Tirlith, the boar Cyrin, and the dragon Gyld. Eventually his son...

Pros: A unique style that produces an excellent read
Cons: That same style takes some getting used to

Every so often, I come across a review written by someone I know and trust that makes me want to go out and track down what they have written about. Sometimes this is music, occassionally a game, but most often this is a book. Such it was when I read a ...