Wraeththu (Paperback)

Wraeththu is told from first person perspective, which I enjoy, and is broken into three books. Each is told from the perspective of a very different character. First is Pellaz the innocent young man, who introduces us to Wraeththu culture even as he is introduced to it, himself. Next is Swift, a first generation Wraetthu with whom we see the upheaval and maturing of the Wraetthu culture, and learn further secrets of this strange new race. Finally it wraps up with Calanthe, the chaotic har who is the catalyst for most of the action in all three books. He brings the story to a very satisfying close.

A warning though, if you dislike sex in your books, there is a strong sexual element that is integral to the story. It is not graphic nor gratuitous, in my opinion, but it is definitely there and it is non-traditional. You will need an open mind to fully enjoy these books.

All I can say is that if you are looking for something different and good you will find it here!

I first read Wreaththu as a 'completed trilogy' in high school, borrowed it from my girlfriend and freaked when not 2 months later she gave me my own copy for my 'inception'. *chuckles* (Guess she wanted her copy back.) It has to be oe of my most prized possessions. I loved it and could not put it down from the moment she put it in my hands, and our 'clique' of fantasy lovers talked about it non-stop for weeks after I finished it.

I swear, if you like fantasy, the creation of a new race from humans, homosexual literature and characters you love and hate all at the same time, then this saga is DEFINATELY for you. You'll want to beat them sometimes, comfort them others, and generally shove a stick up their collective bumps from time to time. A dark, yet magical future? Sex, how only Storm Constantine can write it? She remade my world with this story, I only wish I could live in that world instead.

If you do not own this book: give it a try! Buy it, borrow it, but some how, get this book and read it! It's well worth your time and even if the story itself doesn't suck you in (and I almost guarentee if you are a fantasy fan who enjoys a slightly darker look at what our future may hold then it should), the way it's written will blow your mind. Storm Constantine, like Francesca Lia Block, has a writing style all her own (so far as I've read).

Also, if it's not enough that it's a great book and is just utterly amazing, Storm loves her readers and has a Yahoo!Group where she frequents and talks to her fans. She even enjoys reading fanfictions based off her world and characters! How many other authors can say that???