Ziva is an introvert with extreme social anxiety. She spends her days crafting magical weapons, and she much prefers to continue doing this alone and in peace. When a warlord comes to her to commission a sword, Ziva accidentally imbues the sword with an incredibly powerful magic. After learning of the warlord's plan, Ziva and her sister flee with the sword, taking along a scribe, and hiring a handsome mercenary. Only after they feel safe, can they determine how best to dispose of the sword.
First of all, I thought Ziva was very well-written, and could be an incredibly relatable character for those who are like her. I commend Levenseller for writing about the problems some young teens face so candidly as well as weaving them into an interesting story. Mostly, I enjoyed the characters. However, the romance fell a little flat for me. I know it wasn't central to the story, but maybe it would have been better without it? Who knows? Anyway, here you have an interesting story with compelling characters. Recommended.
First of all, I thought Ziva was very well-written, and could be an incredibly relatable character for those who are like her. I commend Levenseller for writing about the problems some young teens face so candidly as well as weaving them into an interesting story. Mostly, I enjoyed the characters. However, the romance fell a little flat for me. I know it wasn't central to the story, but maybe it would have been better without it? Who knows? Anyway, here you have an interesting story with compelling characters. Recommended.