"Nice addition to the Fountain series and the Akora legend."

For four months now, Gavin has been studying the rapid changes to his beloved home of Akora. The volcano the island sits upon is showing signs of an eruption. While taking measurements on the uninhabited island of Deimatos, Gavin discovers that the lonely island actually has an occupant - Persephone, a beautiful, self-sufficient woman with a bow and arrow. After discussing the changes happening on Deimatos and Akora, Gavin and Persephone head for Akora to inform everyone of pending disaster.

While gathering all the facts, notifying the people and preparing for evacuation, Gavin and Persephone become lovers. Yet, each is faced with a dilemma of the heart. Gavin is being pulled by his duty as the next Earl of Hawforte, as well as being an Akoran prince and wanting to stay on his beloved Akora. Persephone, for reasons of her own, will not discuss her past or her paternity.

After the volcanic eruption, Gavin and Persephone go back to Akora to see what damage has been done. They find the kingdom still intact and that the damage done elsewhere can be easily repaired.

When Persephone finally tells Gavin all of her secrets and her vision of him taking his rightful place in Akora, he asks for her hand. She's shocked that he still wants her after all her father did to his family.

This sequel to FOUNTAIN OF DREAMS is very magical. The island kingdom of Akora is a special place where men and women are equal in a time when men dominated. I very much look forward to Ms. Litton's next book in this series.

Reviewed by Tammie Ard
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted July 14, 2003