BOOK REVIEW - Forest Song - Finding Home (Novel)
Michael Gleason
Publishing ISBN 978-0-9814739-8-7 399 pages $15.99 (U.S.)
This is the second book I have read by this author. The first was Hidden
Passages, which was a collection of short stories. This one is a full
length novel, which allows for greater character development.
This book is a treat. It has so many facets it is dazzling. It is a
fascinating story of a young girl's encounters with life. It is a novel set
in the recent past. It teaches basic magical concepts and beliefs. On top
of all that it is an enjoyable book which is fun to read.
It is, I suspect (and hope) the prelude to a series of books which will
allow us to experience Judy's journey from a gawky pre-teen running away
from an over-controlling family through her years to the start of her life
as woman, and on to her crone-hood. There is much to tell if this book is
any indication.
Ms. SpiderHawk knows how to tell a story. It will appeal to a wide range of
readers, ranging in age from young adult through senior citizen; from those
looking for a fun story to members of the Pagan community looking for a way
to pass along some basic knowledge in a painless way.
I cannot recommend this author's work strongly enough. Vanilla Heart
Publishing is also becoming a favorite publisher.