So...I finished this book a few evenings ago, and while I forgot to post exactly when it was, the speed with which I finished these 600+ pages should be a bit of a testament to how gripping this story was for me. It definitely pulled me in and didn't want to let go.
A small bit of storyline; Girl is raised by intelligent wolves, then returned to the human realm after 10+ years, as a possible heir to a contested throne. She takes one of the wolves with her, and tries to make her way in this foreign (to her) world. Kinda sterile when you put it that way, huh?! ;)
One of the most intriguing parts of this story for me was the look at how social systems, and upbringing, differ between the wolves and the humans, and the heroine's adjustment to these differences, as well as her insights into human & wolf cultures through varying perspectives. Being able to communicate with the "Royal" animals (the previously mentioned "intelligent wolves", among others) also gives a similar introspection from the animals' point of view.
Add in to this a good sense of court intrigue and drama,well developed characters, a nation at war, a failing king with no heir, multiple surrounding countries with differing cultures and values, and a small bit of magic to make things interesting, and you get a wonderful tale with depths of emotion and reflection into what makes us human...or not! ;)
I will definitely be picking up the other books in this series, as I can't wait to see what unfolds next. While the ending of this wasn't exactly a cliffhanger--it does end one major conflict/plot point--it definitely was leading on to bigger (and hopefully better) things!
Through Wolf's Eyes - Jane Lindskold
(p.s. Now 280 pages in to Wagers of Sin (A Time Scout Novel) by Robert Aspirin & Linda Evans)
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