SFF

The Shiver Tree

by Holly Searcy
Blackstone. Nov. 2024. 328p. ISBN 9798212437721. $26.99. FANTASY
COPY ISBN
DEBUT Trained (and overprotected) since birth to step into her father’s role of High Druid, Kiana isn’t sure that her path leads where others have led her. A call in the back of her mind asks her to find the reasons why the other five tribes of druids have vanished as her own tribe’s power begins to fail. Setting out with brave companions and a loyal fox in tow, Kiana seeks answers, freedom, and maybe even love. On the journey, she’ll gather more comrades and learn about the forces, some sinister, some benign, that are manipulating the world around her. If she’s lucky, she’ll become the person her family believes she can be along the way.
VERDICT Searcy’s debut novel is a fun romp that will feel nostalgic to players of Dungeons & Dragons, as it seems to be the first adventure in a larger campaign. This will appeal to readers (teens and up) who love a good fantasy with a mix of humor and interesting worldbuilding.
Reviewed by Mary E. Butler , Oct 01, 2024
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

MEDIA

Signal to Noise
by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia
MEDIA

The Gilded Crown
by Gordon, Marianne
MEDIA

Chaos Terminal
by Lafferty, Mur
FICTION

Daughter of Chaos
by Webb, A.S.
FICTION

Shadow of the Eternal Watcher
by Mendoza, Josh
FICTION

The Watermark
by Mills, Sam
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?