The Skull of the World by Kate Forsyth

Genre: Fantasy; Witches, Magic, Dragons, Mer-people, Shapeshifters, Fae, Magical Folk, The Witches of Eileanan

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Remember the words of the Soul-Sage: The fastest toute is not always the straightest. In the land of Eileanan, the Pact of Peace has not meant the end of unrest. Isault and Lachlan must continue to deal with their military position in Tirsoilleir – where a spy has compromised their tactical secrets, leaving them at a tremendous loss. Isabeau the witch longs to rejoin her sister and her home in these uncertain times, but she must first complete one last task for her teachers. To find her true purpose in life, she must reach the Skull of the World and listen to the silent words of the White Gods. Few survive. But those who do are changed forever. Now, when she does return home, she does so with an extraordinary gift. But then Margrit of Arran decides to take advantage of Lachlan’s absence by kidnapping his son and heir to the throne, Isabeau must learn to use her gifts in the face of evil – and overcome her enemy once and for all.

This is the fifth book in the Witches of Eileanan saga. Now some of this story over laps with the last book. This story again as always follows many characters. Isabeau is off to learn about her true purpose. I love what she learns about herself. I won’t give it away as it’s a big part of this story. But she has so many adventures in this story. If you hadn’t guessed Isabeau is my favorite character of the whole saga. I have to say this is my favorite book of it as well. I can't wait to read the next book in this series, The Fathomless Caves.

Publisher: ROC Fantasy

ISBN: 0451458699

Pages: 400

Series: The Witches of Eileanan

Volume: 5