Book of a Thousand Days

Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale

Summary: The story of Dashti, maid and "mucker (one who helps to heal through song) to Lady Saren, who survives banishment to a tower, to find that she is the only one who can save the people from evil Lord Khaser.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Comments: Of course anything I read after Breaking Dawn was going to be a little hard to get into. But this was a good book. Not my favorite Shannon Hale (that would be Austenland), but I did enjoy it. Hale always writes such believable female lead characters, and this book was no exception. Lady Saren was annoying (although I think she was supposed to be), which really seves to prove just how strong Dashti is. And although she isn't beautiful on the outside, it doesn't really matter. The boy falls for her anyway. That's always fun.

This book is loosely based on a fairy tale, but seemed original and refreshing to me. I am just not a huge fan of fantasy/fairy tales, which is why I didn't LOVE this book, but it was a fun read.

On a personal note, I love how Shannon Hale has been standing up for Stephenie Meyer, and defending author's in general. I think I can appreciate her books so much more when I understand her motivation for writing them.