I’ve been a little out of sorts lately, and getting back into any sort of rhythm has been hard (for a hint as to why I’m feeling this way, check out my post here). It’s also been hard for me to read, which is surprising for me to say, but I was so excited to read the book The Eternity Knot by H.R. Conklin. It blended magic, mythology, folk tales, and Ancient Celts that made it a wonderful escape for this time period.
First, here’s a bit about the book, The Eternity Knot.
Mairi has been shown the future and knows humans must change their ways. Continuing on their path of disconnect with Nature will cause the destruction of human life. Tasked by the Seelie Fae to save the human world, Mairi and friends seek out ancient wisdom in the stories of old. The Queen of the Unseelie Fae decides humans have to prove themselves worthy of the Earthly Realm, or die trying. Dark magic makes Mairi push harder to find the answers she needs, but the Undersea Faerie Queen is weighing in and Mairi is uncertain whose side she is on. When young people representing cultures from all of the continents share their knowledge, Mairi finally feels the seeds of hope. Deadly faerie magic is working against humanity, but humans and faeries are working together like never before. As humans begin seeing the earth through ancient views, they are waking up to their dormant powers. Now Mairi must put all the pieces together before time runs out for human life on Earth, and for once she’s starting to feel worthy of the task. Join Mairi and friends in this exciting conclusion to the Celtic Magic series.
The Celtic Magic series is a unique tale connecting modern day California to the Scotland of centuries ago. Join Mairi during a life-changing year in this eco-heroine’s journey, following the Celtic wheel of pagan holidays through the seasons and time as she meets druids, witches, and faeries of both Light and Dark. Discover what role mythic stories play in saving the Earth from imminent destruction, and what happens when the world is inclusive of all people. This series includes The Trinity Knot, The Witch’s Knot, The Faerie Knot, and just finished is book 4, The Eternity Knot!
What I Thought
I have to admit, I’ve gotten out of the habit of reading fantasy novels of any kind, so I was surprised how quickly I was pulled in by this book. Another thing that surprised me was that even though it’s the second in the series, the author did a great job of introducing me to what was happening without me feeling like I’ve missed a beat. I loved the main character Mairi and her passion to protect the environment. That spoke to me a great deal!
The core element of the story is how humanity is impacting the world, and it weaves in both history, mythology, and the present day. While it emphasizes culture and the Ancient Celtic world, it does a great job of keeping the action up and pulling you in throughout the whole book. On the other hand, this book may be sending the message about humanities impact on the world, it does so with a sense of hope.
Definitely a book I’d recommend!
Purchase The Eternity Knot on Amazon, Waldorf Books, and/or H.R. Conklin’s website: Wild Rose Stories. Be sure to also add this to your GoodReads reading list.
About the Author, H. R. Conklin
About the Author H.R. Conklin
H. R. Conklin grew up in the rural mountains of Northern California where her mother gardened and her father played the bagpipes, as well as spending long hours in the theater where her parents were a dancer and an actor. This undoubtedly led to her overactive imagination and love for nature. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband, two adult children, and three dogs. She used to teach kindergarten at a public Waldorf charter school in which she told many fairy tales to the children, and made up stories in her spare time. Now she is a Story Circle Leader and guides parents in homeschooling at a private Waldorf school.
Find out more at:
Website: https://wildrosestories.com/welcome
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always like magic
I like Celtic stories and this book sounds good.