Book Review: Far Endeavor: A Windflower Saga Novella (Book 9 in the Windflower Saga) By Aleksandra Layland

SYNOPSIS:

Lord Branimir Rongo of Ansgar, later known as Brother Branimir, is one of few characters mentioned in all three parts of The Windflower Saga trilogy without being a major character in any of them. What brought the son of a King and a High Chief to a rugged island far from home, wearing only the robe of a lay brother and searching for any survivors of a cruel and unjust exile? This is the story of a young man born to the nobility who chose a life of simplicity, service, and struggle. This is a story of love in its broadest sense and truest meaning.





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REVIEW

FAR ENDEAVOR is another wonderful side branch in the Windflower Saga’s Ansgar family tree as FAR ENDEAVOR branches off to tell the story of Ansgar and Keholani eldest offspring Branimir Rongo of Ansgar.

FAR ENDEAVOR plays out as a romantic drama mystery set in an epic fantasy backdrop. At the start, Branimir is not even mentioned as we learn the mystery of what happened to Keholani’s parent’s and siblings when she was a child. Though this plays a vital role in Branimir‘s life later on it is really not until the later half of the novella that Branimir really takes center stage. In the end, though you realize the cleverness of Layland as a writer for doing that. In fact, it reveals much about his character.

FAR ENDEAVOR reads well on it own, yet once you begin you will be lured back into the other books to wander deeper into Layland's epic fantasy world as we journey through the lives of this noble family. It also is the most meaningful part of the saga as love is explored in its broadest and truest sense.



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aleksandra Layland is a retired civil engineer and a federal civil servant who worked primarily for the United States Air Force as a senior installation engineering manager responsible for buildings, airfields, infrastructure, fire protection, and emergency preparedness. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Western Caroline Islands where she helped build school classrooms and cafeterias, low-income housing, and simple village water distribution systems. Her other interests include arts and crafts, family genealogy, religion, and spirituality, fostering peace in the world, and enjoying retirement with family and friends.