Elishiba of Aleem and Hanrah of Karseedia are to be wed as a means of solidifying a treaty between the two neighboring provinces.  Hanrah may be the Emperor, but the real power of Karseedia is with his mother, the deceitful Mehmet.  Karseedia is a land known for a history of treachery while Aleem is the wealthier and more honorable of the two provinces.  Elishiba will be tested, as she must decide who is to be trusted and who will ultimately betray her.  She finds herself inexplicably drawn to the magi Amshazar, but will this attraction be her downfall?

Saskia Walker is a master at creating haunting beautiful images.  The lush scenery of UNVEILING THE SORCERESS draws the readers into this mystical world.  The eerie atmosphere makes one believe that sorcery really does exist as Ms. Walker brings this fantasy world to life.  The vivid backdrop for UNVEILING THE SORCERESS sets the stage for the battle between good and evil that ensues.

UNVEILING THE SORCERESS has a whole host of extraordinary characters!  Saskia Walker does an excellent job at creating strong female characters and it is enjoyable to see Elishiba emerge as such a powerful heroine.  While Elishiba’s innate goodness is well known from the beginning, there are other characters whose motivations are revealed as the novel progresses.  Who can Elishiba trust when intrigues and deception surround her?  The tension and relationships between the characters is exceptionally well done as many of the characters are multifaceted, making their decisions unpredictable at times.

Reviewed by Debbie

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Posted July 2007