Book Review: Lark Rising (Guardians of Tarnec #1) by Sandra Waugh

Summary:
Full of romance and nature magic, this debut fantasy is perfect for fans of Shannon Hale, Juliet Marillier, and Kristin Cashore.
 
Lark has foreseen two things—she will fall for a young man with sage green eyes,and he will kill her.

Sixteen-year-old Lark Carew is happiest close to home, tending her garden and gathering herbs for medicines. But when her Sight warns her that monsters called Troths will soon invade her village, Lark is summoned on a journey to seek help from the legendary Riders of Tarnec. Little does she suspect that one of the Riders, Gharain, is the very man who has haunted her visions. Or that the people of Tarnec have called her there for another reason: Lark is the Guardian of Life, the first of four Guardians who must awaken their powers to recover four stolen amulets. Together, the amulets—Life, Death, Dark, and Light—keep the world in Balance. To take back the Life amulet, Lark will have to discover her true inner strength and give in to a love that she swears will be her downfall.

Release Date: September 23, 2014
Age Group: YA
Source: Review copy from publisher
Reviewed By: Evan

Review:
This book is an easy read if you enjoy fantasy fiction. I loved her use of mythical creatures, though I would have liked to see more. Castles, trolls, warriors on horseback, swords, magic, all were exciting and fit well into her plot. Consistent action and mystery kept me wanting to know more.

I would have liked a lot more writing devoted to character development. There was an emotional connection missing. I truly feel that if the main character had died I would have not been affected.

I would give this book three stars- I liked it.




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