Child of a Mad God

Salvatore creates a dark world full of strife, vicious creatures, and intriguing magical abilities. Aoleyn was orphaned at a very young age and left to fend for herself in a patriarchal society full of monstrous men and inflexible traditions. She wants nothing more than to start a new life, but the only way she can is to learn to wield the magic of her tribe's coven, known as the Song of Usgar. Aoleyn's magical abilities might be the most potent of all time. They aren't overlooked, however; she's now the main focus of her tribe's merciless leader and the demon of the mountain, who wants to destroy all who hold the power of the Song of Usgar. With the magic she now possesses, Aoleyn has to use it to save herself. This fantasy novel is exquisite. Salvatore pays close attention to character development, and scene transitions flow smoothly throughout. Though the pace is slow, readers will be immersed in Aoleyn's world and root for the strong female lead from beginning to end. Fans of Salvatore will be pleasantly surprised with this new take on the world of Corona, the setting of his "Saga of the First King" series and the "DemonWars Saga."