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Lodestone, Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars

Mark Whiteway
VBW Publishing (2010)
ISBN 9781602645882
Reviewed by Charline Ratcliff for RebeccasReads (1/11)

I just finished reading “Lodestone, Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars” last night. This is the second book in the “Lodestone” series which is written by Mark Whiteway and for those of you interested in reading this fantasy saga I’m going to quote Maria from The Sound of Music. “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start…” In this case the start, or “beginning,” can be found by reading “Lodestone, Book One: The Sea of Storms.”

In this installment, “The World of Ice and Stars,” we follow along as Shann - the fiery tempered orphan, Lyall - the stranger Shann saved way back when, Alondo - the loveable and often underestimated musician, Keris - the feared Keltar turned traitor, and Boxx - the cute but childlike Chandara battle together, and apart, to save the Kelanni planet and its inhabitants from the Unan-Chinneroth; the one who poses as “The Prophet.”

“The World of Ice and Stars” begins with Shann finding herself, and Boxx, washed up on a distant shore on the unknown side of her planet. She has no idea what waits for her, or what she will find, all she knows is that she must try and reunite with her party, she must protect Boxx, and she must still try to locate the hidden artifact which will insure her planet’s safety. Her travels take her deeper into the heart of this new land and she encounters strange sights, discovers new enemies and meets new friends. With each new trial, she becomes stronger and more sure of herself, until, finally, she is forced to come face to face with a truth from her past.

Once again in “Lodestone, Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars” Whiteway spins a fantastic and creative tale. The Kelanni planet is divided in half, neither side sure if the other is there, and Whiteway vividly describes for us a new world of unique beauty, technology, and more.

Also, in this particular book we become better acquainted with each character. We learn more about their inner selves and we finally understand the fierce determination that drives each one of them based upon events they have experienced in their past.

In summary “Lodestone, Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars” is another five star story by author Mark Whiteway. A definite “must read” for anyone who loves fantasy and the tale can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. The only real downside is that book three is not out yet. Write faster, Mark, write faster…

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