The Gift by Alison Croggon

This is attually my favourite books. Her poetic talent is obvious in this beautiful book. The book begins in Gilmans Cot, a young girl names Maerad (My-rad) lives there as a slave and feels herself losing all hope in possible escape. Then along comes Cadvan, mysterious, charming and dark. He whisks her away into a world full of magic and intrigue. I must admit when i first saw this book and read the blurb i thought it was just a rubbish author having a crack at the fantasy genre, i couldn't be more wrong. I can't believe how underated Alison Croggon and her books are! They surpass Harry Potter by far. In parts i find myself crying and others having a leaping feeling in my belly. (Cadvan is so charming) This book is deep. Croggon isn't afraid to add in subjects that aren't expected to be in the Childrens/Young Adult sect. (Loving older men/Death/Horrific pasts and scenes) I'm telling you.. I just cannot believe this book isn't as popular as it should be. It just hasn't had the chance to shine. Please people pick up this book.

I just finished what they call "The Gift" but I read "The Name". Seeming how both were infact the same book. I love the way Alison Croggon mixes suspence, excitment, and mystery!! It just makes the book all more fun! I'm working on my own books and hope that reading Alison's books help me. I definitely request this book to everyone who loves a main charrie who is a reble and yet has to save the world! I also would request it to everyone that likes a nice long book to read! =)

I don't read much but my friend insisted that I read this book, it wasn't long until I was enraptured in it. The way that the book begins where she is a slave where there is no way of escape then the inevitable happens. A whole new world is opened up to her, one she never even new existed.
Its a story of battle for life between the light and the dark, a time of sad and lost memories regained, happiness and pain, fear and anger.
This is a must read. If I couldn't put the book down then neither will you be able to.