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A review by kellymiller_author
The Lucky Diamond by Valinora Troy
5.0
The Lucky Diamond opens with a dire scene: Yvonne's uncle, who has been raising her and her five siblings, stands accused of treason and sentenced to certain death: banishment outside the town's gates where he is certain to be killed by the monsters who roam the forest. Apparently deemed guilty by association, Yvonne and her siblings are forced into hiding lest they are rounded up and given the same fate. The story skips ahead five years, and the five kids are older, and getting by, but not very well. They live in a decaying, old flat and never appear in public together lest they be arrested and thrown out into the forest. When one of the siblings find a diamond that is actually a magical creature of the same name (Lucky Diamond) who has taken the form of the jewel. Lucky explains that she needs their help to get back to her homeland, and they really have no choice but to go with her or they will be killed by the monster who is on her tail.
So begins the adventure. The fast-paced story is sprinkled with many magical beings who threaten the children and slow the progress of their travel. They also meet a number of interesting characters, some of whom are helpful and some not! I applaud the author's writing style and tone: She includes just enough detail in her narrative and plenty of dangerous action in her plot to keep young minds engaged while not talking down to them. This is a fine example of children's fantasy!
So begins the adventure. The fast-paced story is sprinkled with many magical beings who threaten the children and slow the progress of their travel. They also meet a number of interesting characters, some of whom are helpful and some not! I applaud the author's writing style and tone: She includes just enough detail in her narrative and plenty of dangerous action in her plot to keep young minds engaged while not talking down to them. This is a fine example of children's fantasy!