Original Review Date: 11/2/2015
Review Location: Amazon.com
Stars: 5 Stars

“The second book of the series was just as fantastically well written as the first. Mrs. Skinner has a special gift for writing characters that are so easy to get attached to, while at the same time giving us at least one that we love to hate. This book begins where the last book left off, and leaves you wanting more! I excitedly wait for the third and final installment of Kira’s story. If you haven’t yet read The Healer’s Legacy I highly suggest you start there.“

Original Review Date:6/23/15
Review Location: Amazon.com
Stars: 4 Stars

“Don’t you just love it when a new author hits all your reader happy buttons? I’d never heard of Sharon Skinner until I met her at this year’s L.A. Times Festival of Books. I fell in love with the cover, read a page as Ms. Skinner gave me a brief synopsis and BOOM, I was sold. And she signed my copy, which was so cool. Authors are like rock stars, especially ones I love.

The Healer’s Legacy is that kind of epic, heroic fantasy that keeps me reading instead of sleeping . . .”

Original Review Date: 4/3/2015
Review Location: Amazon.com
Stars: 5 Stars

“I love Kira. She’s such a strong character and the entire book is very well written. I’d like her story to continue as well“

Original Review Date: 9/13/2013
Review Location: Amazon.com
Stars: 5 Stars

“This portrayal of a woman who doubts herself repeatedly but draws upon her inner strength and resourcefulness to survive presents an excellent metaphor for all women to embrace. Nice balance between the intelligence, kindness, and gentle characteristics of a healer with the pragmatic, courageous characteristics of a warrior. Would really enjoy a sequel.“

Original Review Date: 9/8/2013
Review Location: Amazon.com
Stars: 5 Stars

“THE HEALER’S LEGACY is a captivating fantasy novel. Kira, the main character, is very likable because she is believable. I saw her as a very principled, and very troubled, individual. How could she not be, with the Warlord Toril essentially chasing her to the very ends of the continent. Her companions are a wyvern and a moon cat, whom she is able to communicate with telepathically. When the story opens, she manages to escape from Toril’s guards. She then crosses the continent, helping to heal a gnome child along the way (a very important event later), fights for her life with a rock troll in a vicious storm and ends up at Tem Hold.

What happens then? Read the book and find out! I will say that the ending was most satisfactory and definitely left the door open to a sequel.

That said, I thank Sharon Skinner for writing a novel I could lose myself in for awhile. I look forward to the stories that follow.“

Original Review Date: 8/25/2013
Review Location: Amazon.com
Stars: 5 Stars

“This was such a great story with wonderful rich characters. I stayed up well into the night unable to put the book down. I liked the slow build to the romance.“

Original Review Date: 5/28/2013
Review Location: Amazon.com
Stars: 5 Stars

“I really enjoyed the lead character and her interesting way with animals. I wish there had been a little more back story, but overall, I was very pleased with the read, and am anxiously awaiting a sequel.“

Original Review Date:11/6/2012
Review Location: Amazon.com
Stars: 5 Stars

“This is my first fantasy read…and now I am hooked. I could feel every pain Kira felt..whether emotional or physical. Her companions seemed to be right by my side as well. The detail Sharon put in the story made everything come alive. The experiences she went through gave her strength to follow her goal. She had tough decisions to make…and choices that could go either way. I found myself thinking what would I do… She is a character that I want to meet again…I want to see what happens when she meets her mother’s people. It would be a great movie!“

Original Review Date: 10/30/2012

Review Location: Amazon.com

Stars: 5 Stars

“Who doesn’t want a pet dragon, especially one that is sized just right? In The Healer’s Legacy, Kira has just such a companion. Called a Wyvern, Vaith is a loyal friend to Kira on her long journey of self-discovery. Joined by two other companions, big cat Kelmir and faithful steed Trad, Kira escapes from a bad relationship and sets out to find the homeland of her mother. With healing skills learned as a child and the ability to connect psychically with Vaith and Kelmir, Kira navigates treacherous terrain and makes new friends. Written for youth, this is a meaningful story that can be appreciated by all ages. Sure to become a classic fantasy tale, the author brings this story to vivid life. The reader is transported in time and space to join in Kira’s journey, a journey that is likely to continue in another book or two. At least this is one reader who hopes there are many more stories to come about Kira and her companions. In the meantime, I can dream of a special pet Wyvern riding on my shoulder too.“

Original Review Date: 10/7/2012

Review Location: Amazon.com

Stars: 5 Stars

“This book was wonderfully written. There were so many different elements that all came together so well. I think we can all relate to the main character, Kira. We’ve all made bad decisions despite others cautioning us. Also once we’ve been mistreated it’s hard to trust again. I can’t wait to see if the author comes out with more. It can’t end now, I want more!!“