Synopsis:
Navigating a
new life she never thought possible, Una becomes restless living in luxury.
When the death of someone close to her reveals the true nature of one of
Ashlund’s most powerful men, she flees the protected gates of her perfect home,
through the scorching heat of Toridia and into the shaded wood. There, she
encounters Kash, a man more powerful than the gods themselves, leader of the
criminal faction referred to as the Woodsmen. In an exchange for her
trespasses, he grants her a painful covenant forever binding her to her
choices. Requisite to her release, he pays an unsettled debt to Una, a favor so
petrifying, it is considered a curse by any other standard. The weight of
responsibility is great, but is it hers to bear alone?
My
review:
Fourth book in the Scavenger Girl Book series
and what can I say – I love it even more.
The rain has stopped, the sun is out and the
country is in deep trouble. Unrest is rising and Una is once more caught right
in the middle of it. With the woodsmen threatening the authority’s power and
people of Ashlund losing their faith, Una feels responsible for the people’s
safety and survival.
Through more pain and beliefs of better life,
Una ends up adopting a group of children whilst carrying her own and whilst
trying to work out the best way to help the people that have been left homeless
and starving following the devastation of the flood or last season. Of course,
saving the children has consequences for Una and everyone else around her, that
she could not predict even with her great gift.
It seems that every decision she takes brings
her more pain and struggle and takes her away from her husband Calish. She must
decide where her loyalties lie and whether she wants to follow her love, or
follow her beliefs.
So much happens in this book and as much as I
loved all the other books, this is so far my absolute favourite. Probably
because I feel that Una had to grow up and embrace her role as a powerful woman
that earns respect and people’s love through actions rather then words. I
cannot wait to see if she finds happiness, but I have a feeling that the author
has much more to tell before Una gets a rest. And that’s a good thing because I
don’t want this journey to end just yet.
Fabulous writing, excellent characters, clever
setting and politics that somehow echo what is happening in the world right now.
Again, I applaud you Jennifer and please keep writing!
Massive thanks to the author for keeping me in
the fabulous world of Ashlund – please don’t stop.
My rating: 5/5
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