If you enjoy incredible world-building, magic, and fairy tales, this book is for you. Check out In the Heart of the Linden Wood by Ekta R. Garg!
In the Heart of the Linden Woods
Publication Date: February 2023
Genre: Adult Fantasy/ Fairy Tale
How do you overcome a broken heart?
For generations, the magic trees have supported the kingdom of Linden. The wood is prized in kingdoms everywhere for its special properties. It’s one of the few good things King Christopher inherited from his late father, the evil King Vincent.
Vincent also gifted Christopher a lack of confidence. The only person who believes in Christopher is Queen Lily. When he loses her and their only child, Christopher’s grief threatens to undo him. The love of his life has returned to the fates, and now all he wants to do is spend his days mourning her.
Then word comes that the trees are dying, and no one knows why.
Despite the urge to hide in the castle forever, Christopher meets the mysterious Keeper of the Wood to find out what’s killing the trees. The answer demands he go on a quest with old friends and new allies. Along the way, they’ll try to save hostages and mend another broken heart by putting it back together piece by piece.
Through it all, Christopher will fight to conquer his doubt and prove to his people, the memory of Lily, and himself that he deserves the crown.
Review:
In the Heart of the Linden Woods is a book about the journey of grief and lending a helping hand to those in need of healing. The main character experiences loss and when he takes charge to solve who is behind the killing of the trees, he learns many things along the way. This was a different kind of read for me, and I was pleasantly surprised with how well the book was paced. There are moments that will be tugging at your heart and times where you feel for the character.
About the Author
Since starting in niche publishing in 2005, Ekta has written and edited about everything from healthcare to home improvement to Hindi films. She became a freelance editor in 2011 to cement her essential belief that words can change people and the world. A writing contest judge, podcaster, and reviewer, Ekta blogs original fiction, book reviews, and parenting adventures from The Write Edge.