A terrific story for lovers of adventure/fantasy. While this is a sequel to Secret Sacrament it is not necessary to have read the earlier book, as Sherryl Jordan fills in detail where necessary, and every chapter is headed by a relevant quote from the previous book.
Avala is the 16 year old heroine of the story set in a world that is divided into four tribes, Shinali, Navoran, Igaal and Hena, of which the Navorans dominate through the evil emperor Jaganath.
Avala is part Navoran part Shinali and is destined to fulfill a prophecy to bring about the Time of the Eagle in which all tribes will unite to destroy the evil Jaganath.
The day after her 16th birthday Avala sets out to gather herbs and discovers an Igaal warrior near death. She helps him back to his tribe and because of her skills as a healer is made a slave in the Igaal tribe. From then on the action starts big time to effect the Time of the Eagle. There are huge battles, great philosophical discussions and even a romance until the prophecy is fulfilled. A long book with great detail of the differing cultures of the various tribes.
Avala's role as a healer, amidst the brutality of the world around her, brings a very civilising and feel good factor to an impressive story. Suitable for high level intermediate readers through to secondary students and even adults. A very good read this.
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