Eona

Nothing makes me happier than when I see either a new book I’ve been wanting to read arrive at my library or when the next installation in a series arrives. Last week, I was graced with Eona by Alison Goodman. This was the sequel book to Eon: Dragoneye Reborn that I blogged about back in March of 2009.

At a daunting 637 pages, I was nervous that I would be dredging through the book trying to piece together a story that I only had a vague memory of to draw upon.  I was very happily surprised when I was drawn into the book within minutes and breezed through it thereafter as if it was simply a quick read book. I give kudos to the author for drawing me into the world of Eona as if I had only recently put Eon down. In Alison Goodman’s first book, Eon is revealed to us to be a girl disguised as a boy, living in fear of discovery as she trains in a world where a girl is not allowed. 

In Eona, Eona is once again trying to hide as men hunt for her. Her life and the world at large are in complete jeopardy. Yet she has the ability to right the wrongs and save the world. As time progresses, she is able to fully accept her destiny but in doing so is forced to choose between power and love. Each choice has its merits. You have to read the book to discover what decision will finally compel her. I’m just curious though…What would you choose?