Description
In a remote village, bordered by woods and an endless winter, Saatcha lives in the attic of her ailing father’s blacksmithery.
As her father’s health fades and he is no longer able to work, Saatcha takes it upon herself to keep the forge running.
But when a pair of thieves appear in the dead of night, Saatcha’s duty to her father is torn from her. Forced to leave her home behind, the bounds of magic that once held Saatcha begin to slip away.
Papa is gone.
Magic is real.
And her kidnappers are much more than simple thieves.
As Saatcha’s world is irrevocably altered, she must rely on her new friends to find the truth of her past — and what it might mean for the future of the kingdom.
Review
Saatcha lives in a dream world. Keeping her father's blacksmith business running is what keeps her going, and she lives in the shop because her father is too ill to make the journey to work. When she finds two intruders in the shop at night, she confronts them, only to be kidnapped.
It turns out that Saatcha's mind had been magically entranced, her whole village is long dead and her captors were actually her saviours - none other than the exiled Prince Kaverin and his trusty guard and best friend, Ren.
Kaverin has strong magic but it is not enough to face his evil brother, the Pale Prince. The Pale Princeis determined to wipe out entire villages to ensure that there is no magical power left that could challenge his rule. He is also searching for his brother Kav to finally end any threat to his throne.
As Saatcha’s health returns she begins to understand the power that is within her. Her ability to weave all things to what she wants may allow her to help Kav, and maybe together they can confront the Pale Prince?
Filled with intrigue, magic, determination and an immersive magical world, this is a terrific fantasy novel that will best suit readers aged 12 to 15.
Reviewed by Rob
