Fiction eBook Review – Rowan of The Wood by Christine & Ethan Rose Magic, lost love, vampirism, history, and modern times – how do they all fit together? If you wanted to know, you would have to read Rowan of The Wood by Christine and Ethan Rose. Rowan of The Wood is a fantasy novel, [...]

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I definitely want to know what happens to Cullen next and will be on the lookout for the sequel when it comes out.

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The prologue and first chapter drew me in right away, despite my reservations based on the cover (which I think doesn’t fit with the feel of the novel at all). I really liked the magical plot; it was original and unpredictable, and appropriate for younger readers but deep enough to also capture the minds of adults.

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Your young fantasy acolyte will thrill to ‘Rowan of the Wood’ (Dalton Publishing, $14.95), a homegrown wizarding tale by Austin authors Ethan and Christine Rose. A contractor and college English teacher respectively by day, this husband-and-wife team make their debut with the story of Cullen, a 12-year-old misfit who finds a magic wand inhabited by the powerful sorcerer Rowan.

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“The mythology in the book was outstanding. It combined a little bit of vampire with a lot of Celtic, and I thought it was an excellent combination … It’s even possible that I enjoyed the chapters in historical settings better than the chapters in the current time, although they gradually got darker. I would be very [...]

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Christine and Ethan Rose’s new book Rowan of the Wood. Rowan tells the story of Cullen, a twelve-year-old foster-child/bookworm. Cullen loves to read, fantasy epics are his favorite, and suddenly he finds himself in one! Cullen finds a wand in the forest and his body is no longer his, Rowan, a druid priest from the [...]

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Teens Read Too gave Rowan of the Wood a 5-star review PLUS the Gold Star Award for Excellence! Excerpt: “…a fantastic and believable read.  The love that doesn’t really die between Rowan and Fiana is powerful.  The loneliness of Cullen and his love of doing what is right is wondrous.  I loved this book and [...]

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