Marilla Mulwane

Ilmarinen Marilla Mulwane

Altana Burrows is a typical, entitled girl from the suburbs. She's smart, talented, and quick to learn. She also has a secret, and whenever she tries to tell anyone about it-her friends, her family, the school psychiatrist-they accuse her of letting her imagination run away with her. They don't believe her. They don't know about Ilmarinen. They don't know about the prophecy, or the role Altana will play in it. But the people of Ilmarinen know, and they will help her: a young hunter with a dangerous secret; a talking horse who loves to play; a little girl with a big axe; a beautiful woman in a red dress. Eventually, they will all play a part in Altana's story, and the fate of a world will rest in their hands. That is, if they can figure out how to kill a god.

Readers will love Altana, her strong female lead, and the interesting and entertaining sidekicks.- Reader's Favorite

I simply devoured this book. This basically told the story of my childhood except it was all real in the book... or was it? Altana could have powers... or she could have an overactive imagination. Who's to know?... I loved the dynamic between Altana, Garrick, Neri, and Bisha. They had a wonderful banter (sometimes not so wonderful and more serious) that kept me captivated. - Blue Eyed Books

Already halfway through this book and its great! really dives into a child's imagination, had a very Alice in wonderland meets Narnia - Krystina from Vine Voices