CLOAK OF MAGIC by S A RULE, December 10, 2008

By             Jacqueline S. Guarini (NY USA)

One of the better books I've read this year! For once, I am at a loss to find the words to describe just how good this book is.

The back cover synopsis doesn't do this book justice. It is so much more than it appears to be at first glance.

S A Rule's writing style cannot be beat. The flow of her writing was magnetic. I am all in on this series. The Staff of Power is the next in the series and will be available in January and you can be sure I'll be reading it.

Highly interesting characters, especially Kierce. A wonderfully complicated and down-to-earth character.

The dynamic between the characters is compelling, to say the least.

The land of Shehaios is alluring on so many levels, it is impossible for me to convey. I gradually came to understand the mystique of the Spirit of Shehaios and just what that fully means through the eyes of it's inhabitants.

The shocking ending had me floored; I didn't see it coming as I usually do with most novels. That in itelf is worth a two-thumbs up!

A compelling and believable novel.

The Cloak of Magic is not to be missed.