Review: Stonewiser by Dora Machado

Title: Stonewiser
Author: Dora Machado
Category: Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Mermaid Publishing LLC
Pub. Date: 06/01/2008
Format: Paperback
Pages: 453
ISBN#: 0979968208
Series: Stonewiser  # 1

Synopsis: 

Between truth and deception, between justice and abuse, a Stonewiser stands alone with the stones. Or so begins the Stonewiser's oath. But what happens when a rebellious Stonewiser discovers that lies have tainted the stone tales? In a world devastated by the rot's widespread destruction, only the tales preserved in the stones can uphold the truth and defend the Goodlands. In this world, stone truth is valued above anyone's word, and stonewisers are the only ones capable of retrieving the tales from the stones, the only link between past and present, order and chaos.\nSariah is the most gifted stonewiser of her generation, but her talent does not atone for her shortcomings. A survivor of the Guild's brutal training, she is curious, willful, and disobedient. Yet not even Sariah is prepared for what she finds when she steals into the Guild's Sacred Vaults: A mayhem of lies and intrigues that shatters her world. Hunted, persecuted, and betrayed, Sariah must make an unlikely alliance with Kael, a cynical rebel leader pledged to a mysterious quest of his own. The fate of their dying world depends on their courage to overcome centuries of hatred and distrust. But not even the grueling journey has prepared them for what they're about to discover. Because nothing is really as it seems, and the truth is more intricate and devastating than they ever suspected . . . Vibrant with detail, alive with compelling characters, and packed with intriguing action and unforeseen twists, Stonewiser is an unforgettable adventure, an exquisite, heartwarming tale from a mesmerizing storyteller. 


My Review:  

What can I say about Stonewiser, it was a good read but story line was slow in some areas. 

Author Dora Machado writes with some twist and turns that kept me reading, but honestly I was not completely into the book. In all fairness she has built a realm that has an interesting history. 

The older stonewiser were to keep their history and share with the new stonewiser when they come in for training. And character Sariah is suppose to be the best in training but learns that what she is being told or taught about their history has been misleading or some of them are lies. 

So for the reasons above I will be giving this book the Breath of Life rating of:

Three Clock Rating!! 

Disclosure: I did not receive the above book in exchange for my honest opinion and or review. But the Opinions are my own and yours may differ. 

About the Author:  

Dora Machado is the award winning author of the Stonewiser series. She is one of the few Hispanic women exploring her heritage and her world through the epic fantasy genre today.She holds a master's degree in business administration and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in history from Georgetown University. She was born in Michigan but grew up in the Dominican Republic, where she developed a bilingual fascination for writing, a preference for history, and a taste for Merengue. After a lifetime of straddling such compelling but different worlds, fantasy is a natural fit to her stories. She enjoys long and winding walks, traveling, and connecting with the amazingly clever readers who share in her mind's adventures. She is currently working on several projects, including her next novel, The Curse Giver, which is set to be published August 15, 2013. She lives in Florida with her indulging husband and three very opinionated cats.