I’ve never been a big fan of the fantasy genre – at least I wasn’t until this favorite author made a 360-degree turn and headed in a very different direction. And I willingly followed because her writing is that good. Utterly spellbound, beguiled by, and swept up in this tour-de-force of fantasy, I devoured every word Pamela Sparkman wrote and begged for more. I am not kidding! Quite simply, she wowed me and convincingly gave me no choice but to venture into the world of mystical creatures, both good and evil.
In a faery tale that is guaranteed to enchant as prose and poetry become one, this journey begins when an evil curse is placed upon an innocent baby boy before his birth. The King of Kaelmor broke the rules when he fell in love with a Faerie princess. It had long been the mutual agreement that humans and faeries were forbidden to share romantic ties. When their union produced a child, war broke out. Both sides deemed the baby a mixed breed — unacceptable as an impurity. And Lord Lochlan was never seen again. . . .
"When what is blue turns red, your child will bring man to his knees in sorrow
For they will not see the light of tomorrow
Let it be so until the mountains move and the rivers shiver
As soon as what’s been shrouded is revealed, all wicked souls will quiver
A refusal shall mark an age of tranquility
And the restoration of balance shall bring forth a remedy"
In a different time and place, another innocent child accused of practicing witchcraft and using magic, along with her parents, is forced to seek refuge in a new and unfamiliar place called Mirova, a town that is the doorway to and from the land of Faery. Unbeknownst to them, evil is now closer than ever, and life as Elin has known it will be lost forever.
Let the goosebumps begin.
As Lochlan grows up banished from home and family, his life is filled with years of loneliness and sadness. Until the curse can be broken, it carries an everlasting aftereffect preventing him from sharing a closeness with anyone — one touch brings tragic results. His world remains a cold and isolated place until a small beauty surprisingly slips through a crack in the wall he has built around himself, and with her brings a little sunlight into his dark world. When Elin requires protection, a kindly Monk Searly brings her to the monastery where another lost soul also resides. The plot quickly advances at this point. Lochlan becomes a protector, and he and Elin form a friendship that soon sparks deeper desires. Intrigue, mystery and love are always at the heart of their story.
Always expect the unexpected! With treachery and danger always a constant threat, survival is only a heartbeat away for Lochlan and Elin. Evil forces threaten at every turn and soon Elin has been snatched by their enemies and Lochlan sets out on a harrowing journey to save her and return her to safety. Long-held secrets are exposed that affect both their lives with shocking results. Readers will be captured in a spell that wraps Elin and Lochlan in a finely woven tapestry of danger, fantasy and a magical love story.
There’s a lot to love about this fast-paced story filled with wonderfully defined characters – although some of them are not so lovable. Good and evil battle it out in a fiery revolution that allows no escape as you fly through the pages. With twists and turns around every corner, you’ll still be trying to solve the mysteries until the very end. There are plenty of surprises as the author makes her way to the conclusion, leaving not a single question unanswered.
Impeccable writing by this author makes for effortless reading, where she spins a perfectly paced plot within the realms of the Fae. In a world beyond the everyday, few storytellers have the gift of so deftly arranging a fantasy or building a world so magical that it comes to life on the pages, but Pamela Sparkman is the best at her craft and she made it happen.
Will fate and a luminous moon reward Lochlan and Elin with true love and a happily-ever-after? I’m not telling! But where Elin and Lochlan’s story ends, another begins. A character filled with morbid anguish, guilt and misery must battle personal demons for his own existence, along with forgiveness and love from others, in the next installment of the Heart of Darkness Series. No release date scheduled.
Already the faeries are at the top of my “best reads of 2017” list. Just goes to prove that faery tales aren’t just for the young — but the young-at-heart as well! I hope you’ll give this book a look-see.
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Five fantasy stars! Get ready to venture in a world of mystical creatures, dark curses and magic.
Oh.my.gosh! This is the first time I read a captivating and well developed fantasy book since a long time. The Moon Shines Red by Pamela Sparkman is completely different; it is unique in its kind and original as the masterpiece it is. Most notably is the mysterious vibe during the entire book. Nothing is quite what it seem in this story. In between the pages of this exquisite book, you will experience a journey full of emotion, true romance and meaning. I loved the heroine's strength and the hero’s vulnerability. Expect the impossible! It shines brighter as the stars above in the dark sky. Pamela Sparkman is a new author to me. Her writing is flawless and terrific! She had me glued to my kindle. The vividness of the Faery realm, the beauty in her characters only added charm to the storytelling. She penned a sweet, emotional book with suspenseful twists and turns packed in a brilliant puzzle that make this fantasy romance unique & original. One of the things I loved the most about this book is the complexity, the brilliant prose and fantastic characters. The plot is born in despair, and strengthen in loneliness, misery, adversity and love. It is magical the way the author wraps readers in the the world she created. Get ready to venture in a world of mystical creatures, dark curses and magic. It will capture your imagination and fascination. This book is about love, loyalty, friendship, forgiveness and HOPE. Lochlan, our hero, was convinced from a forbidden love and cursed by the sin of his parents. He is feared and carries a huge burden that leave him in a state of loneliness. Because of the curse he has never experienced the comfort of a touch and the warmth of a hug. (Between us his vulnerability makes him impossibly attractive.) He has resigned himself to a life of seclusion and loneliness until he meets a defiant young woman, Elin. Little he knows. His world will change radically. Elin will no fear Lochlan, she will stand bravely in front of him. She is everything but ordinary. Her innocence and beautiful soul will enchant him and she will make him crave the affection he has been denied for so long. The life she knows will completely turn upside down. She has her own burden. Although Lochlan can't be there for her like he wants, he is never far from her, protecting her and risking himself and all for her. Lochlan and Elin story unfolds so painfully heartbreaking. At some point of the book you will think that there isn't a HEA for them because it seems impossible for them to be together. From the beginning they were drawn to each other but Lochlan keeps his distance constantly warning her and planing not to see hear again but fate has different plans. The Moon Shines Red is a great fantasy adventure story that I loved so much. Pamela has put so much love and detail in every single character that I just couldn't help adoring them all. She kept me surprising me along the way! This book is a good start for those readers that haven't read the fantasy romance genre.
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- Clare Roden (Clare & Lou's Mad About Books)Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2017
Great fantasy story!
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Enjoyed it.
