Review of Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)

[Chioma Oz]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)" by Ayn Cates Sullivan.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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In Manhattan, seventeen-year-old Nina Liber, daughter of Celtic mythology expert Diana, dreams of a mysterious woman calling her a "Mage" before their summer trip to Britain. Widowed Diana looks forward to reuniting with her twin brother Blaise. Despite skepticism, Nina explores Stonehenge and befriends Daphne in Hampstead. Daphne suggests she consult Ganieda, a healer named after Merlin's sister. Ganieda unravels the connections between the mythical figures Diana, Bacchus, and Nimue. Nina must discover who she truly is. She had had dreams of entities asking her to remember who she was. Who is Nina? Why was she so special? All these you will find when you grab a copy of this book.

Ayn Cates Sullivan's book reflects meticulous research, evident in detailed descriptions and a helpful glossary linking ancient Celtic myths to modern times. Despite challenging Celtic words, they enhance the enlightening experience. Visual elements, including appealing illustrations and symbols, add aesthetic pleasure and sophistication to the narrative. Sullivan's dedication to showcasing art, even on cursive headers, is commendable. The intricate plot combines various myths, offering a thrilling experience without grandiose conflicts. The author's storytelling, with a feminine touch, adds emotional depth to the narrative. The standout romance between Emrys and Nimue transcends preconceived notions, portraying a love larger than life with a bittersweet undertone.

The only thing I disliked about this book was that the storyline had a very inconsistent pace. The pacing was all over the place, with the boring parts dragging on and the interesting parts feeling rushed. Aside from this, I think this book was lovely. The author did a great job of describing the events, and the illustrations helped improve the picture of the images in my head.

Seeing that the positives of this book overshadow the negatives by far, I rate Nimue: Freeing Merlin 5 out of 5 stars. I did not come across any form of error in it, and this shows that this book was edited at the highest level of editing. I recommend it to lovers of mythical books. I believe that they will love this one very well.

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Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
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