Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com 4/08
The Elf and the Princess The Silent Warrior Trilogy-Book One
Anna del C. Dye
Outskirts Press., 2008
978-1-4327-1335-5
5 Stars
Enchanting
The Elf and the Princess by Anna del C. Dye is book one in the The Silent Warrior Trilogy. The plot is a touch of medieval, suspense, and romance. The plot is the story of a kingdom divided. Seventeen-year-old Princess Adren of Menarm is the lead character. In a world where women were expected to take a lesser role, she trains to be a warrior and secretly battles alongside seasoned combatants. The Orks murdered her people and destroyed the beautiful city. Prince Paletin vowed to protect the girl he came to love like a daughter. When the Orks attacked PaletinŐs kingdom, the Elfs join the battle lead by Captain Dellin. Mystery surrounds the princess.
The Elf and the Princess is skillfully written. The plot is interesting and grabs the readerŐs attention. Dye has created a medieval world that will mystify and beguile the reader. The battle scenes come to life on the pages. The characters will enchant the reader. Fans of fantasy will not want to miss out on The Elf and the Princess.
Reviewed by Dr. Tami Brady for TCM Reviews
The Elf and the Princess
Anna del C. Dye
Outskirts Press. Inc
ISBN: 978-1-4327-1335-5
Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy
On her sixteenth birthday, AdrenŐs mother asked her what she wanted for a present. AdrenŐs asked for sword fighting lessons. Adren was a natural. So for two years, the young girl trained day and night as a warrior.
Throughout her childhood Adren had always known she was different. Her mother told her she was special and on her eighteenth birthday she would learn the truth of her past. Unfortuantely, her mother passed before that could happen. So upon her motherŐs death, Adren was sent on a mission to find her real father. Adren knew she was a princess, the last of the realm of Menarm. However, she had no idea of her connection to the elves. Suddenly all the missing pieces of her past would fall into place leaving her elated and completely lost.
The Elf and the Princess has all of the aspects needed for a good story, which it is. The characters are interesting, their backgrounds are mysterious, and there are some very good action scenes. Some of the transitions are a little rough and at times the characters react in ways that donŐt seem to suit their nature.