ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Anne Elisabeth Stengl makes her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she enjoys her profession as an art teacher, giving private lessons from her personal studio, and teaching group classes at the Apex Learning Center. She studied illustration at Grace College and English literature at Campbell University. Heartless is her debut novel.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Until she meets a privileged young man sent to spend his summer in the mountains. Leo, a lonely lad, befriends Rose Red, and together they begin hunting for the Mountain Monster which, rumor says, stalks these lands.
But the hunt which began as a game holds greater risk than Leo supposes. Rose Red can scarcely guess at the consequences should he insist on continuing his search. Dare she trust him with her secret? Or tell him what dwells at the top of the mountain in the cave only she can find?
Above all, when Leo asks Rose Red to leave the mountain and follow him to the low country, dare she agree and risk the wrath of a Monster that is all too real?
My Thoughts:
Okay, if you've followed my blog for any time, you know I struggle with the fantasy genre, but I keep trying just because I want to understand and enjoy it. That said, Veiled Rose really is an exceptional story! I enjoyed the fact that the author lets the reader enjoy the characters through a number of years, and she makes the transition of time easy for the reader to follow. The relationship between Rose (Rosie) and Leo is particularly poignant, and I loved the truth that was revealed through their friendship.
There are dragons and other "fantasy" type scenarios that readers will enjoy. There is an amount of danger and intrigue as well that adds tension and drama. Quite honestly, this is a very impressive and entertaining debut novel! I am happy to recommend it to you!
If you would like to read the first chapter of Veiled Rose, go HERE.
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