I’m doing a one book post today because I know this author! And yes, I am giving her special treatment! :-)

It took a while, but Book Two of The Ninth Circle, Icestorm, by Theresa Dahlheim, is finally out! It often seems that part two of something is dark and somewhat bleak, and that’s the case here, but it’s still a most compelling story and I found myself reading far into the night. Young sorcerers and sorceresses are discovering their powers. (Not everyone wants them to succeed). They each have a tutor or mentor and not all of them are very good at what they do (this is most frustrating, but remember this, it’s supposed to be that way)! Interesting characters (you won’t like all of them), and great descriptions of events (I don’t want to say too much here) such as a battle where most magic is not possible. The author has created a very interesting world! A word of warning here, there are disturbing things that happen. They do all fit in with the story, but I thought a ‘heads up’ was prudent. This has all the earmarks of a grand adventure!

Reading Hermit With Dog