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Lenore grew up running barefoot in the woods of Mechanicsville, Virginia with a dog at her side, five crazy siblings, and creative parents. She learned from a young age to hone her talents in art, trust in her voice, and compete for the most marshmallows in “Lucky Charms”. She graduated from Brigham Young University in Fine Art, married the love of her life, and lived in North Carolina for many years. She considers the South to be her happy place. She now resides in Northern California with her handyman husband, four spirited children, a pug, two cats, and backyard chickens in a new kind of crazy paradise. Lenore loves all things fantastical--from Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter to shark and alien movies. Supernatural and humor play equal parts in everything she writes.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Black Ruins Rise is a work of fiction in the paranormal, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is the second book in the Blue Shadows Trilogy. The book is intended for young adult readers and was penned by author Lenore Stutznegger. Blue Haven sets out to rescue her twin from a murderous prince, relying on the sight of a Shadow Elfling, accompanied by an enemy. Meanwhile, Kaleo Bannon battles the transformation caused by a Shadow Elf’s bite as he strives to save Blue, the girl he loves. Mason, determined to claim what he believes is his, drags Blue across an apocalyptic wasteland. As Blue and Kaleo venture deeper into the wild, they must confront their evolving powers and humanity to save their village.
Author Lenore Stutznegger has crafted a thrilling and immersive story that continues the Blue Shadows Trilogy with high stakes and intense emotions, keeping a wonderful pace and level of intrigue for this second novel. Blue Haven's determination and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds were both inspiring and heart-wrenching, and the character was realized with a great level of detail and a close, emotive narrative viewpoint. The dynamic between Blue and her enemy-turned-ally was brilliantly penned with fantastic dialogue that kept their conflicting energies fresh and entertaining, while Kaleo's struggle to maintain his humanity amidst his transformation furthers the suspense. The vivid descriptions of the apocalyptic wasteland and the constant threat of danger heightened the sense of urgency throughout, and these vistas offered atmospheric touches that perfectly matched the emotional mood of each scene. Stutznegger's skillful blending of fantasy elements with deep character development made the story compelling and emotionally resonant with realistic and satisfying plot twists that never felt gimmicky. Overall, Black Ruins Rise is a captivating tale of love, sacrifice, and the battle between human and otherworldly forces, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next installment.
