Review: Changeling

Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn

Sisters of the Moon #2

Berkley (reissue edition) June 5, 2007

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Source: Louisville Free Public Library

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I really enjoyed Witchling, it was a great kick off for what is turning out to be an awesome series. There is so much that is beneath the surfaces that it will take a while to uncover all of the secrets of the sisters. There’s so much more to be discovered. This is something that the D’Artigo sisters realize in Changeling. Even though the book tells a complete story, it also leaves you wanting more. Changeling  is from Delilah’s perspective.  She’s a were that turns into a tabby cat. This may not seem so impressive, but Delilah herself is an impressive character.

Even though I knew that Shadow Wing was not defeated, I was really hoping that he would at least be deterred. But of course, he wasn’t not even in the least little bit. Things are rapidly unraveling in Otherworld, and this causes even more havoc Earthside.  Again, the sisters stand up facing the attacks head on when no one else does. Of course, no one else really knows how much danger they are in. Besides all of the things that I learned about the sisters and new powers and abilities that are emerging, Changeling has left me with a huge dislike of spiders.

It is beginning to get easier to visualize the world that the D’Artigo sisters live in, as well as the supernatural creatures that reside there. The second visit to this world it is easier to see how the world is knitting itself together and it’s easier to settle into. I really like the feel of the world. 

All of the sisters have grown since Witchling, but they’ve all done so in their own unique way.  Since Delilah is the voice of this book, it is difficult to see how Camille and Menolly have changed.  Delilah is optimistic and a bit naiive, and she is the one that has the most dramatic change. She also seems to be the one who struggles the most with her identity and place in this world and the other.  Though at the end, all of her identity issues are not resolved, she has found peace and comfort in being who she is.  Still, there is so much more to her – to all of the sisters. I think it won’t come out until it’s time and there’s a reason for it.  Delilah will certainly come into her own. Camille is still twisted up in her love triangle, with the addition of a fourth member.  Menolly is ever the big sister, who is slowly realizing that her little sisters are growing up. The dynamics of the sisters’ relationships with each other is realistic and that pulls you into the story even more.

While I could keep going and talk about the secondary characters that pop up and find a way to grab your attention, I won’t. The bad guys are definitely nastier this time. The battle is even more challenging and draining.  The character development is exciting, and tells me that I won’t be leaving this series anytime soon. They are not the same people that we met on Book 1, and that makes me very happy. They are stronger and even more capable  of dealing with the events that are unfolding. I love watching characters grow.

Recommendation:  This is a must for those who are fans of witches, vampires, weres and other supernatural beings. Yep, there’s even a dragon.

What's Next?  Darkling 

Always Shine,

Starr K

Review of Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn

Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn

Sisters of the Moon Book 1

Berkley – October 3, 2006

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Source: Louisville Free Public Library

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                I heard of this author from a fellow book blogger. She was reviewing a different book in the series and the cover looked amazing. So what did I do? I went to the library and checked out. It sat and sat and sat on the pile as I moved through others on that pile or my other pile. I knew that I wanted to read it but I wasn’t pressed to do it immediately.  Then I started reading it, and I must say that I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the characters and the action. I can’t really say that I was transported into the story; some of the settings weren’t detailed enough for me to visualize. Like Otherworld, the homeland of the three sisters and the other Fae-folk. For some people that would have been a deal breaker. Is it important? Sometimes - if the setting is supposed to act as a character in the book, or if it plays an actual role and holds some significance to the plot than it’s important. If it is just used to transport you from one place to another than no so much. Otherworld is important to the sisters, which makes it important to the story. But only so you can understand how much of an outsider the sisters were and so you can understand their homesickness. This was accomplished without focusing too much on the actual description the place. Home can change settings for many people but it will never change the way it makes us feel. Can you enjoy the tale of Delilah, Menolly and Camille without falling into Otherworld or Earthside (their current home)? Oh yes, you most certainly can! Or at least I can.

                The characters spark to life and force you to focus on them and the action and emotion that they’re tangled up in at the moment. You are totally engaged in Camille’s bout with temptation-pretty much wherever she finds a hot guy. (Ok, maybe that was a little exaggeration, but she is definitely in tune with the sexual side of the world).  While, each sister has a role to play in the story, Witchling seemed to focus more on Camille then the other two. 

                She tough and sexy, and I couldn’t help but immediately liking this character.  There was enough vulnerability and “girlness” that she was believable. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the rest of this series.

 Always Shine, 

Starr K