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Summary: Night Calls
Review: A really good read. The mix of magic, fantasy, history and herbology kept me interested throughout. The tone and language of the book makes it readible for kid or kidult alike.I hope she is writing a sequal.
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Summary: Night Calls a lovely read
Review: Alfreda may have been a little afraid to discover she could hear the werewolves calling, but she was not afraid to choose the path of learning that would help her protect not just her own family but others. She was gutsy without being snotty, a very normal, believable girl.I enjoyed this book. It had a consistent, interesting voice that was a little different but not at all difficult to read. I liked the skillfully woven in details, both the realistic and the fantastical. From the smells of cider and baking bread to the use of an ash slat bucket and garlic, from a mother's grief to a friend's loyalty, Kimbriel keeps the details coming, and keeps me fascinated.
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Summary: A great fantastical story with great Goth imagery.
Review: From the moment when the girl begins to learn about her heritage, to the very end of the book, every single image is detailed and befitting of the story. A great read.
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Summary: Immensely enjoyable reading, also respectful of topic
Review: I discovered this quiet classic just after it was first published. I have lost track of how many times I have read it. It is very well written, telling its story through the eyes of an 11 - 14 year old but on an adult reading level. Having been a solitary wiccan for 17 years, I was skeptical that it might be just another "monsters and mayhem" tale, but the author manages to walk with ease "between the worlds" without the tiniest smidgeon of exploitation to be found. I have "redisovered" it after a long absence from it, and was astounded to find it had developed an amazing following. So much for that "just to read on the plane" beginning! Bottom line is great story, characters that are vibrantly alive, and a fascinating plot through man, myth, and magic. My only complaint: we need a third book to round out the story!!!!!! Ok, so I'm busted, I want a happy ending with Allie and Shaw... P.S. I now own three copies of "Night Calls" and its sequel, "Kindred Rites" because everyone keeps borrowing them from me!
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Summary: Wonderful Storyline, Plot and Charecters
Review: I just adore this book, I almost have it memorized after many readings. Unfortunaly my baby riped it up so I need to find a new one. For anyone who is looking for a bit of interesting reading, buy it!
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Summary: One of the most interesting books I've ever read.
Review: I loved this book. It kept me very enthralled. I didn't want it to end at all. I kept looking for the next one every week until it finally came out. Now I'm eagerly awaiting a third.
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Summary: Wonderful Storyline, Plot and Charecters
Review: I received Night Calls as a gift, and didn't read it for several months. I shouldn't have put it off! I was fortunate enough to take it with me on a long train ride, and very little reading time has been spent more pleasantly. The backgdrop of the story is one I haven't encountered before: the American frontier, but through the eyes of a budding young girl/witch of Scandinavian descent. The unusual (but light) cultural slant, coupled with the author's ability to write a story that serves the characters, gave me a new perpsective on dark fantasy. The reader learns about the magic art along with the protagonist, and the writing makes all of it believable. Much of the magic element of the book is based in herbalism, of which I know little, but which the author presents with authority. However, the technical details never overshadow the human elements of the story. I would recommend this book to adult and young adult readers. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Summary: A New Slant on Fantasy
Review: I received Night Calls as a gift, and didn't read it for several months. I shouldn't have put it off! I was fortunate enough to take it with me on a long train ride, and very little reading time has been spent more pleasantly. The backgdrop of the story is one I haven't encountered before: the American frontier, but through the eyes of a budding young girl/witch of Scandinavian descent. The unusual (but light) cultural slant, coupled with the author's ability to write a story that serves the characters, gave me a new perpsective on dark fantasy. The reader learns about the magic art along with the protagonist, and the writing makes all of it believable. Much of the magic element of the book is based in herbalism, of which I know little, but which the author presents with authority. However, the technical details never overshadow the human elements of the story. I would recommend this book to adult and young adult readers. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Summary: Not just generic dark fantasy
Review: I'm not a big dark fantasy reader and I don't like horror. Don't be fooled by the cover of this book--it's not driven by the dark part, but by the characters. And the story. The one doesn't get away from the other and go tearing off in tangents, either. This is a very smooth read. I didn't find that the book itself interrupted the flow of the story. It is a great coming-of-age tale, but it's not just for the younger set... although it would be a good starting place for young fantasy readers... this is a rich enough novel for adults to enjoy and reread.
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Summary: A coming-of-age story that isn't as-expected
Review: K. Kimbriel has an innate sense of what moves people, real humans, rather than what makes plots go ....Allie is a young heroine who understands what it is to be on the outside; and the reader will see it as well
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