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I began writing when I was eleven years old, and instantly, I dreamt of being a great writer when I grew up. Books gave me deep imagination, insight, and knowledge in various different aspects of life, that I, alike other writers whom had taught me, wanted to be the teacher. To give inspiration to those who would share my dream twenty years from then, and to still have the craft of riveting stories, is my ultimate goal.
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Born in 1991 in Apache Junction, Arizona, I lived close to the Superstition Mountain - a quiet backdrop for me to let my imagination wander. By the time I had started writing, till I finished high school, I had written ten novels; some of which weren't anything special, whereas others were true, raw treasures. However, the greatest highlight of my dream thus far would having to be Odette: A Novel which I finished in my senior year of college, and am branching out for ideas beyond the normal fantasy genre I fell in love with.
Reviewed by Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite
The evil sorcerer Rothbart has killed King Stephen, and it is up to the latter’s closest friend King Wolfe to deliver the murderer’s sentence. But with King Wolfe who is a kind and compassionate ruler, he banishes Rothbart, who has sworn to some day return and take the two kingdoms for himself. After the seeming end of Rothbart’s terror, King Wolfe loses his wife in childbirth; now he must raise his daughter Odette alone. Meanwhile, in the two kingdoms, rumors have begun to spread: The wifeless Wolfe and the widow Queen Edythe have been devastated by their loss and can no longer rule their respective kingdoms. To dispel these rumors, they betroth their children. However, Rothbart returns and casts a spell on Odette, subjecting her to torture and pain while Prince Gabriel is tricked into betraying Odette. Will they find happiness in the end?
"Odette" is a hauntingly beautiful re-telling of Swan Lake. In the original story, the Prince is named Siegfried, while in this novel he is named Gabriel. The central antagonist, Rothbart, retains his name. A host of other characters are also introduced, including the kings and queens of two separate kingdoms where the protagonists belong. Despite this, the book still captures the magic of the classical tale, with well-painted scenes of their struggles through pain, joy and love. It definitely holds more thrill than in the way many of us have heard the tale in childhood. Overall, "Odette" makes for a wonderful read, written in a language that speaks to both teens and adults alike. This novel is a great example of a classic transformed into a story for the contemporary young adult reader. If this is the intention of Lauren Pomeroy, she has certainly hit the target on its mark.
