A flawlessly written thriller!
Because Jenny survived a barbaric punishment ritual meted out by a secretive group, she is now in a position to root out the evil from within. As her body heals from nearly catastrophic injuries, Jenny has time to study up on the mysterious organization she is destined to take her place in. Before she is formally welcomed into the group, Jenny spends time working out her complicated feelings for her ex-husband, her fiancé, and a former lover. With the support of her brother, Jenny has some difficult decisions to make as she becomes an official member of the order.
Slawecki masterfully pairs fantastical forces with exhilarating situations in this dynamic story that includes real life alchemy and gravity defying natural elements. While the story trudges along slowly at first, being bogged down with repetitive references to past dramatic scenes and multiple characters from earlier books, Element of Truth really hits its stride as Jenny begins her enlightening initiation rituals. Fiction blends seamlessly with religious and geographic history as Jenny works to disrupt her father’s tyranny. Themes from the first two books are fully fleshed out in unexpected and mystical ways in this nail-biting installment in the series. The Element Mysteries are an excellent addition to any personal library in need of a flawlessly written thriller!
