Winter’s Orphans (Book One of the Shadow Fae Trilogy)

In Elaine Corvidae’s, Winter’s Orphans, Mina Cole’s unseelie powers are awaken one day by a horrible accident.

Mina Cole grew up in an orphanage believing she was human. Then one day she stops the looms from killing an innocent girl and her life is forever changed. Hunted by the Seelie Court, she must learn to shield her power or be destroyed.

Duncan RiDahn bears the blame of his lover’s death and his cowardice. Unless he perceives the difference between Mina and Aerin, his past may obliterate everything and everyone he cares about. Duncan receives a second chance; however, will he be able to accept it?

One terrible night, Mina’s power is unleashed. Duncan sends her away leading to a fateful discovery that requires that Duncan decide between his guilt and his future. Winter’s Orphans is a potent saga of forgiveness, acceptance, and love.

Elaine Corvidae cleverly depicts the subtle distinction between responsible power and selfish indulgence. Mina has the power Aerin dreams of; nevertheless, she only uses it out of necessity. Unless Duncan recognizes this difference, Mina’s life is forfeit.

Winter’s Orphans gripped me from start to finish. I fought with and for Mina as she grapples with herself and the cruelties of life. Elaine Corvidae’s gift of capturing the “human spirit” and revealing it in a tale of shame, hostility, reconciliation and devotion is a rare and exquisite gift that few writers possess.

Reviewed by: Dena