Heartless begins with Princess Una of Parumvir dealing with the natural consequences of being a princess right around the age of marrying. And thus, I began a month-long journey through Stengl’s world, being captivated by her locations, characters, and imagery. It had been quite some time since I had read a fantasy series that managed to touch on such poignant themes without crashing through a number of Christian fantasy tropes and Tolkien or Lewisesque writing style. Only those courageous enough to risk everything have a hope of fighting off this advancing evil.Ī few months ago, I picked up the fifth book in Tales of Goldstone Wood, Dragonwitch, and was immediately drawn into the series. Soon the Dragon King himself is in Parumvir, and Una, in giving her heart away unwisely, finds herself in grave danger. Una, smitten instead with a more dashing prince, refuses Aethelbald's offer and ignores his warnings. A dragon is rumored to be approaching Parumvir. Prince Aethelbald from the mysterious land of Farthest shore has traveled far to prove his love and also to bring hushed warnings of danger. She dreams of a handsome and charming prince, but when the first suitor arrives, she finds him stodgy and boring. Princess Una of Parumvir has come of age and will soon be married. Also by this author: Golden Daughter, Shadow Hand, Dragonwitch, Starflower, Moonblood, Veiled Rose, Fallen Star: A Short Story of Goldstone Wood, Draven's Light
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