"Emissary" - Book Review

Summary: Hyam is a likeable lad who will make a fine farmer someday. But he carries a burden few can fathom. As his mother slips toward death, she implores him to return to Long Hall, where he spent five years as an apprentice. It was there that Hyam's extraordinary capacity for mastering languages came to light--and soon cast him into the shadows of suspicion. How could any human learn the forbidden tongues with such ease? When Hyam dares to seek out the Mistress of the Sorceries, her revelation tears his world asunder.

He has no choice but to set out on the foreboding path--which beckons him to either his destiny or his doom. An encounter with an enchanting stranger reminds him that he is part hero and part captive. As Hyam struggles to interpret the omens and symbols, he is swept up by a great current of possibilities--and dangers.

My thoughts: I was so excited to read this book! I really enjoy fantasy and I couldn't wait to find a new series that I would enjoy! The book started off on a really good note, with a little action thrown in there. It was really interesting, and then Christmas rolled around and I put it down for a few weeks. I picked it back up and it quickly became confusing. It's not just because I put it down for that time either, it's just a book that you have to pay very close attention to if you don't want to get lost. But, I still find myself very interested in the story. It's exciting and adventurous.  I really like Hyam's character, as well. I'm giving this book 3.5 starts out of 5, because it confused me a little. But other than that, this is a really fantastic book, with a lot of magic and adventure thrown in! I really recommend this to all fantasy fans!  

Note: I received this book free from the publisher through the Revell Review Program and I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.