Sometimes I let my scribe post things. This time, she's posting a review of a book she read. I'm telling you, my scribe is a total sucker for faery tales!
Festival of Stars
by Eilis Flynn
ISBN: 978-1419909054
Publisher: Cerridwen Press
Who doesn't love fairytales? Eilis Flynn pens a compelling story of two lovers destined to be together, yet driven apart. The ravens flock to urge the lovers together in the Japanese tradition of Tanabata--Festival of Stars.
Dare Borodin learned early in life to hide his half-Japanese heritage. Kristin Olafsson takes great pride in her mixed heritage, using cultural skills learned from her Japanese mother and her Swedish grandmother.
When first the ravens flocked, Dare had broken his wrist in a car accident and went to the ER for treatement. Dr. Kristin Olafsson confused him with her Japanese looks and Swedish height. He managed to say everything wrong; needless to say, the lovers weren't meant to be together that night. Two years later, he hurt his knee, and once again Dr. Olafsson treated him. The stars seemed more aligned this time, but a terrible faux pas separated the couple once more.
What an incredible interweaving of Japanese tradition and modern romance! Kristin and Dare are wonderful characters in this story of love, loss, and loving again. Ms. Flynn ties ravens, a second chance, racial prejudice, and true love altogether in a riveting story--a romantic tale to warm your heart.
I highly recommend this book!
http://www.cerridwenpress.com/productpage.asp?ISBN=9781419909054
reviewed by Jacquie Rogers
author of Faery Special Romances
Highland Press
