Was overall a good book, sometimes Dana is just too stupid to live.However the introduction of the Wild Hunt and The Erlking is proving interesting.
Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com
Did you absolutely love GLIMMERGLASS like I did? Were you anxiously awaiting the sequel? Well, the sequel has arrived, and like GLIMMERGLASS, SHADOWSPELL does not disappoint.
SHADOWSPELL introduces the reader to a new complication in Dana Hathaway's life, the Erlking. The Erlking is the leader of the Wild Hunt. The Wild Hunt is a gang of sorts, held together by the Erlking's power. Both Avalon and Faerie fear him, but a secret pact between the Queens of Faerie and the Erlking prevent him from killing randomly.
Dana is in more danger than ever with the arrival of the Erlking. Dana's father realizes that Dana's Faeriewalker powers could make the Erlking invincible. So, Dana is whisked away to a safe house in the mountains. Her location is kept secret even from her friends Ethan and Kimber.
As the story unfolds, on a fateful day out chaperoned by both Finn and her father, Dana and Kimber find themselves at a tea shop. Ethan appears, trying to get Dana to talk to him after Kimber's birthday party. But the Erlking has other plans and strategically plays Ethan, landing Ethan in the Wild Hunt.
Dana is determined to free Ethan from the Erlking's pact, but it may cost her more than she realizes. No one has ever been released from the Wild Hunt, and Dana learns she has a brother that got sucked into the Hunt, as well.
I totally hate to be left dangling at the end of a story! Nothing is resolved with the Erlking, and Dana has much to consider as time goes by! SHADOWSPELL started out a little slowly for me, but as soon as the Erlking makes his appearance, there is no stopping the pace of the story. Ms. Black knows exactly what she is doing as she builds the story to the crescendo with Dana's meeting with the Erlking. She keeps her aim true by focusing the story solidly on Dana and her actions. There are plenty of other exciting characters in the story, but Dana is the star, and Ms. Black doesn't lose sight of that.
When you get to the final page, you will just have to wait until July 2011 for book three of the series, SIRENSONG. I have no doubt it will be just as amazing!
Being cooped up with bodyguards is no fun for a young and beautiful teenager. But then again, neither is running for your life.
Dana Hathaway is a faerie walker. She can walk between worlds; human and faerie. Because of her special ability, many want her dead and many want to use her for her capabilities. Her father keeps her well guarded at all times, but most teenagers need their freedom and Dana is no exception.
When the Wild Hunt comes to town, Dana is meeting her friend Kimber at a local cafe for tea, along with her brother Ethan. Dana has a feelings for Ethan, but he is known to play the field so she is taking things slow.
When Arawn, the Erkling, the leader of the Wild Hunt and his followers stop their motorcycles near Dana's table, she is petrified. She knows that both faerie queens want her dead, maybe they have sent the Erkling to do their bidding. But Arawn wants to make a deal with Dana. If she will take him into the mortal world, he will protect her from the queens.
Dana knows that if she were to take him into the moral world, many would die, so she declines his offer. In retaliation, he feints an attack causing Ethan to try and defend her and ending up in the Erklings clutches. Arawn takes Ethan with him, adding him to his hunt, leaving Dana and Kimber shocked and grief-stricken.
Dana is determined to get Ethan back, even though no one has ever been released from the Wild Hunt before. But will her terms of negotiation backfire on her? The Arawn plays a very dangerous and deadly game, one a young teenager has no experience for. She will need all of her wits and her untapped faerie power if she hopes to free Ethan, but will she be too late?
SHADOWSPELL is a continuation of the first book in the series, GLIMMERGLASS. Dana is a spectactular character with all of the characteristics of a teenager that make her more realistic to the reader. Ms. Black's world of mortals and faeries is built seamlessly and filled with unique characters and unchartered territory that I look forward to being revealed in future books. Brimming with intrigue, action, romance and family matters, SHADOWSPELL is a pure delight! I can't wait for the next one in the series, SIRENSONG, which comes out in July.
