Peaches and Cream posted her review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Rose of Shanhasson at Powell’s Books.

“The world building here is fantastic. I was swept away into a world familiar yet intriguing. Vivid and fully realized characters continue to haunt me long after the last page. The plot — “Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles…” the grandfather from Princess Bride — seriously though, the plot was rich and full!

“The Green Lands, a culture reminiscent of medieval kingdoms, are in turmoil. Shannari is the last direct descendant and destined to be High Queen. And, of course, someone doesn’t want THAT to happen. But she’s been hurt and damaged and requires the greatest growth to achieve her happily ever after. I could completely relate to her survivor instinct and call to fulfill her destiny.

Run, don’t walk, to pick this one up! This trilogy is destined for my keeper shelf!”

To read the rest of the review go here. To read an excerpt of The Rose of SHanhasson go here.