This story presents elves in a different light than the fair
haired, pointy eared elves of Lord of the Rings. Elves do live underground in this book and Tin,
an elven smith has a human apprentice, Alfgyfa. Alfgyfa is silver-blond and of the Northmen. Specifically she grew up in a wolfheall
which is a wolf centered hall of those who have wolf brothers. The story focuses on interracial tension
and the invasion of Rhean troops. Rheans
show all the characteristics of Romans.
The relationship between Tin and Alfgyfa is mildly tumultuous. The long lived elves have a very
conservative outlook. Alfgyfa on the
other hand is impulsive and inventive.
The inevitable clashes occur.
If you have read my previous reviews, you are aware I have a
deep and abiding fondness for anthropomorphism so I loved the wolf/man bond. The invasion of the Rheans and the results
provide the meat of the plot.
The characterizations were very well done. I liked the recognition that intolerance and
fear of difference can be overcome. Would
be a better world of we could transport some tolerance and overcome some
prejudice in the real world.
I enjoyed the book and recommend it.
This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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