I really enjoyed this magical world in which an older woman is the heroine. Just when she thinks her world is falling apart, she finds that her worldview is actually expanding and she is a star! I love her guardians and instructors Keven and Lucan. Claire's inner turmoil, from disbelief and doubt, to feelings of ineptitude and loss, are so true to life that you feel it with her. This is such a great story that you just can't help but be pulled in and find yourself running with Claire and her crew. Not only couldn't I put it down, but now I must continue the story because I need to know what happens next!

I’d been eyeing this series for a while since I really enjoy the new more “mature” main character genre. Add to that really enjoying this author’s writing, I jumped at the chance to read this. It didn’t take long to absolutely become enamored with Claire and her struggles with starting over at 60 and the aches and pains of…ahem…old age. Add in mysterious crows, evil garden gnomes, a snarky gargoyle, and a handsome shapeshifter, you have an excellent way to spend a few hours. I loved this series starter, and I’m hoping to read the rest soon. Highly recommend.