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Five Star Science Fiction/Fantasy - Trouble In The Forest: A Bright Winter Sun (Bk. 2)

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Beginning where A Cold Summer Night ends, A Bright Winter Sun is strong, but you will definitely need to read the first book before this one. Original and creative, the plot is spellbinding. Even with all your knowledge of the tale of Robin Hood and his band of thieves, Kith manages to push it into the background within the first few pages. Will the old tales be completely erased? No. Will it overshadow the story at any point? Absolutely not. Even though the play is familiar, Kith adds her own twist and turns that will mesmerize you. Also, there is no romance between Robin Hood and Maid Marion; it's more like a partnership.

Though the story is enjoyable, I truly think it is the players that will enrapture you. Kith's characters are imaginative in their development, and their 180-turn from what you expect is very clever. Maybe I'm sheltered, but I never would have envisioned Robin Hood and Maid Marion could be so evil, so brutal. What I like most though, is that these players have no happy endings. The result of their fates is apocalyptic, but damn entertaining. Could be that the atmosphere helped them out greatly. The moment you open the book, the air around you begins to chill and the scent of dirt and blood are carried on the wind. It worked brilliantly.

Kith's style of writing is innovative and completely unique. Rather than fall victim to pretentious narratives, she manages to keep it subtly simple. What do I mean? Well, while her prose is easy to understand, it is never dumbed down. Instead of beating you over the head with prosaic descriptions and unnecessary dialog, she allows the story to unfold easily. Of course, the pace helped greatly. Gentle and laidback, the speed of the book carries you along slowly, but effectively. You aren't chewing your nails waiting for the next scene, at least not at first. The pace isn't forced, it flows naturally and builds like water running down a gentle slope. You don't realize you're holding your breath until you suddenly gasp.