Friendship and Family, Dryads and Elves!

When her human father, Eldor, a member of an organization of elite warriors dedicated to protecting the Valor Alliance, is called on a mission she does not think he can survive, Tara-lin violates his orders and follows him…
She is a half-elf, born with the long-lost ancestral magic of the elves. With her is Alis, a human girl desperate to avoid a marriage forced on her by her father, a colleague of Eldor, but terrified that gods Tara-lin does not believe exist will cast her into the netherhells for her disobedience. Ahead of them is Eldor’s terrifying destination – NIghtshade Castle, haunt of madness and black magic.
I really liked the character of Tara-lin and Raina Nightingale’s unique take on dryads and elves. Her vivid descriptions really bring the fantasy world to life.
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Tara-lin and her friend Alis meet many trials and tribulations they must overcome and I loved reading about them all! A fun, magical book that would be great for any young adult reader!
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