Unaware she’s been bound from using magic, Frey leads a small, miserable life in the village where she’s sent after the death of her mother. But a tiny spark starts a fury of changes and she finds hersef running from everything she’s ever known. Hunted by council for practicing dark magic, she is certain she’s been wrongfully accused. She flees, and is forced to rely on strangers for protection. But the farther she strays from home, the more her magic and forgotten memories return and she begins to suspect all is not as it seems.
Good cover, bad book Do not waste your time on this book. It is standard average outcast girl finds out she’s something special drivel. And it’s not even well written. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy simple novels. I like just getting caught up in a story and enjoying it but there was nothing here to enjoy.Â
Grr Urgh Heroine Unfortunately I have to admit I am quite glad this book was free for the kindle when I bought it. It had promise, the premise had promise, and I’m an avid reader of fantasy and sci fi. Elf wrongly accused, flees … sounds promising.Â
A bit confusing Elfreda (Frey) has lived in a small village with her Aunt Frannie. Her aunt either ignores her or makes her life a living hell. But Frey’s life begins to take a drastic turn when she uses magic she didn’t know she had to start a vine growing from a thistle. Frey soon finds herself on the run from her village council after being sentence for practicing black magic. She relies on the kindness of an elf she meets on the run and the man who she’s not sure she should trust as he tries to outrun…