diana dawn books – The Ultimate Reviewer

After hundreds of years, the villagers have found Snow and Lily’s mother Liz in the mine, and she has made herself at home in the Willows. After the big “blowout”, Lily has left the Willows through the mirror, just missing her mother’s grand entrance. But unbeknownst to Lily, Thomas has gone after her. Will he be able to find her and reconcile their love? Snow has left her prince, Mitch, and moved in with ‘King’ Edward. But is it really Snow, or is something more sinister going on? ‘Truth or Love’ is the ninth book in the Whispering Willows series.

Title: Truth or Love (Whispering Willows #9)

Author: Diana Dawn

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 98

My review

A real page-turner in the Whispering Willows series!

Truth or love is undoubtedly the most exceptional book in this series. The ninth instalment is literally mindblowing. Diana Dawn has changed the course of the whole story in this one. She introduces some shocking revelation from the first chapter itself. Willows is under the magic spell and we cannot believe anyone or anything at all. Every character is under suspicion. The author has used this uncertainty to weave an element of mystery in the story. She introduced twists at unpredictable instances and they all made the story even more interesting.

The one character I look forward to meeting again was Liz. Her motherly affection added a refreshing touch to the life at Willows. The best feature of Book 9 is, the author gives equal space to all the characters. The strained relationships of Snow, Mitch, Edward, Lily and Thomas were explored with equal importance. The author even narrates the two stories, one in the Willows and one in the Kingdom, parallelly. The atmosphere in the Willows is much better now. Everyone is working towards a common goal, finding Margurite and save Willows from her evil tantrums.

The narration is at its absolute best here. The story never drags and it keeps a fast- pace from the beginning. So many things happen in each chapter and it is very hard to anticipate what will happen next.

As always, the story ends in a cliffhanger. But this time, the author introduced a novelty in that too. I was quite sad at the quick turn of events in the last chapter. But I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!

It appears that Lily’s secret is out. How will Thomas react, especially after the horrifying truth that Ben revealed about Rumple? Plus, the villagers’ plan to trap Margurite has failed. Will they be able to use their newfound discovery in Margurite’s spellbook to their advantage? Perhaps the answer lies deep in the mine. And can Mitch and Snow move past their recent tragedy and find the happiness they so desperately seek? ‘The Mine’s Eye’ is the eighth book in the Whispering Willows series.

My Review

Title: The Mine’s Eye (Whispering Willows #8)

Author: Diana Dawn

Pages: 92

Genre: Fantasy

The Mine’s Eye is the eighth instalment of the fairytale retelling, Whispering Willows series. The story continues from where it was left in the book 7, Deceptions. This series is turning to be one of the best ones, I ever read. Because I thought it will end in book 7. But the author skillfully crafted and diverted the whole story to a new direction. One of the best feature of this series is, each book offers something new. Novelty is the key that turns the wheels of the Whispering Willows series.

Book 8 is entirely different from the previous ones, both in the sense of story and storytelling. Mitch and Snow are in an emotional turmoil that might cost their happiness entirely. They were a perfect couple, but not anymore. They have to face a mountain of tragedy and the strength of their relationship is truly put to the test. The same goes with Lily and Thomas. They don’t know whom to trust. The Willows is not a peaceful place anymore. People with hidden motives are ruining the happiness there. They will not stop until they get what they want.

I loved the way the author is turning the story. Because she is crafting a meaningful and in-depth relationship between the protagonists. Also, these twists brings new chapters to the main story too. The deceptive and evil nature of people always creates problems. But only then, the true character will get exposed. The author has now separated Lily and Snow’s story. Because they both have their own destinies to fulfil.

There are many questions left to be answered. I’m eagerly waiting to read the next part.

Rating:5/5