This is book two in Ms. Peach’s 
Rose Shield quartet, and it begins with Catling, the apprenticeship influencer, one who affects how others around her feel–she can literally broadcast either love or pain onto them. But Catling has an ability every other influencer lacks–she can also provide a shield to protect others from the broadcast emotions of other influencers. It is this ability that brings her to the attention of the young queen–the new monarch wants Catling to keep her royal decisions free of outside influences.
This book has everything fans of epic fantasy look for–a three dimensional alternate setting with flawless world building, characters who act in line with their stated motivations, conflicted loyalties, battle scenes, and dramatic acts of derring do.
One of the best things about reading a D. Wallace Peach book is the author’s use of evocative language. Here is one sentence I loved: “Between two hummocks, fallen leaves littered a channel’s surface, an umber carpet suspended on swirling light.”
You can find your own favorite sentences reading the Look Inside here: https://www.amazon.com/Oathbreakers-Guild-Rose-Shield-Book-ebook/dp/B06XNK5HMH/.
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Avid writer and reader of Faerie tales and noblebright fantasy.
Cathleen Townsend 
Sounds like a wonderful adventure fantasy story. You do a great service promoting this terrific author, Cathleen.
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It’s my pleasure. I’m making the rounds of blogging buddies’ books. Bette Stevens is next. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Cathleen. What a treat. Sometimes later books in a series don’t get reviewed much, so I appreciate the extra attention. I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed it. I have a few posts lined up but will reblog this one soon! I’m smilin’. 😀
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It was my pleasure, Diana. I hope this review sparks a few more. 🙂
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Nice to see this review of Diana’s book…her language is undoubtedly superb and her world of fantasy is so unique! Wishing her great success.
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Any success Diana has is well-earned. May her work do well. 🙂
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Cathleen, a lovely review of Diana’s book and this is the first I’ve read in detail about it. You do right to pick up on her evocative language, magical, poetic and lyrical…a skilled writer.
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Yes, that sensibility is something I’m working to improve on in my own work. 🙂
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I follow her blog, but have not yet read her books. Thanks for this review!
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If I had to pick one writer that I think Diana is most like, I’d choose Brandon Sanderson. So if you like his stuff, chances are you’d like hers.
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