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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
The Woman Who Belonged to Stone is a work of fiction penned by author A.M. Burke in the fantasy, adventure, and epic action genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to scenes of strong violence and adult language throughout. Magic in the land of Iridium is on the verge of extinction, prompting the king to outlaw its use. Rowan seizes this opportunity to elevate her family's status but faces peril when her husband returns, threatening her plans. Simultaneously, Noctis Telum, devastated by the prohibition, struggles to rebuild his life and must confront his past after the death of his friend and the return of Delilah. As darkness looms, fates intertwine in a quest for redemption and the preservation of a world bereft of enchantment.
Author A.M. Burke's natural knack for imaginative storytelling and atmospheric description has resulted in an evocative journey through a world teetering on the brink of magical collapse, and I was thrilled by every moment of it. There’s an atmosphere of impending doom throughout which feels deeply threatening, but also subtle in the ways it creeps into the psyche of both character and reader. Rowan's determination to use the prohibition on magic to her advantage, only to face betrayal and danger, elicited an emotional arc with lots of different challenges. Burke offers intense, detailed narration that allows us to sit right on her shoulder and feel everything with her. The narrative beautifully wove together themes of loss, resilience, and the fight for redemption, with a well-crafted plot of converging stories that all culminate in some harsh yet poignant lessons being learned. The atmosphere gels everything together with an ethereal blend of mysticism and peril that defines the book, setting the stage for more adventures to follow. Overall, The Woman Who Belonged to Stone is a truly captivating fantasy, leaving me eager for the next installment in the Iridium series. I recommend it to anyone seeking an epic, well-penned adventure.
