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I loved the main character and the plot; Elissa is a normal girl (she thinks of herself as one anyways) but then has to face the challenges that come her way with not only courage but intellect. The plot keeps you interested and then it nearly gave me chills at the end!
Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed Elissa's Quest (Phoenix Rising Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Marta Morrison for TeensReadToo.com
After reading ELISSA'S QUEST, I am looking forward to the next installment of the PHOENIX RISING trilogy.
Elissa is thirteen years old and lives with the midwife in the village of High Crossing. Her caretaker doesn't speak to Elissa about her parentage and so Elissa grows up lonely. Her only friends are the animals around the valley, because she has the gift of understanding their language. Her best friend is Gertrude, the donkey.
One day a royal contingent arrives and Elissa learns that she is a princess and she is to go with her father on a quest. On this mission she is abducted, treated like a princess, makes friends, makes enemies, and finally saves the world.
Throughout the quest she learns many lessons of loyalty, family, identity, and power. Elissa is a strong female character. She thinks for herself and is very independent. She takes risks but is still sensitive enough to be vulnerable. This is a classic fantasy tale with a quest and a strong heroine.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and recommend it to all.
After reading ELISSA'S QUEST, I am looking forward to the next installment of the PHOENIX RISING trilogy.
Elissa is thirteen years old and lives with the midwife in the village of High Crossing. Her caretaker doesn't speak to Elissa about her parentage and so Elissa grows up lonely. Her only friends are the animals around the valley, because she has the gift of understanding their language. Her best friend is Gertrude, the donkey.
One day a royal contingent arrives and Elissa learns that she is a princess and she is to go with her father on a quest. On this mission she is abducted, treated like a princess, makes friends, makes enemies, and finally saves the world.
Throughout the quest she learns many lessons of loyalty, family, identity, and power. Elissa is a strong female character. She thinks for herself and is very independent. She takes risks but is still sensitive enough to be vulnerable. This is a classic fantasy tale with a quest and a strong heroine.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and recommend it to all.
