A most intriguing start to the series.
Cassandra is used to feeling different. Her family live outside the village and their witchcraft means they are reluctant to trust people. However, when a number of children go missing and the forest shows signs of growing decay, it seems that something has found its way into the world. It’s something that needs to be stopped, but nobody is certain how to do this.
Though reluctant to share this with people Cassandra seems to know a little about the strange events. She’s aware of a gate and is fairly certain that her special kind of magic allows her the ability to take on the evil that is venturing out.
Helped by a mysterious Fae watcher of the Woods Cassandra takes it upon herself to try to enter the gate in order to rescue the missing children. A dangerous venture, with no guarantee of success.
I enjoyed the story itself, and am intrigued by Casssandra’s family and the expectations placed on them. The developing strength of Cassandra suggests that what is to come could be challenging. And the ending, with its potential threat, definitely has me keen to read the next in the series.