Into Madness is the first book in the Born From Stone series, and is based on such an intriguing premise! It tells of the imprisonment of Princess Ravin and her mother by Grigorii, who has killed their father/husband and declared himself king.
I absolutely loved the brash Ravin, who tends to get herself into trouble, and her wise mother, Delinda. There is also Delinda’s brother, who is a healer previously living in a monastery. I found the medieval world they live in fascinating (and it makes me grateful I didn’t live during that time. 😄)
Gregorii’s son, Brakken, is a bit puzzling. Is he a bad guy or a good guy? And what is the mysterious force that seems to bind him to Ravin?
There was one part of the book that made me sad and left me feeling troubled, hence the four stars rather than five. However, I must say it certainly convinced me how truly evil Grigorii is.
Anyway, I’m eager to read the next book in the series. I’m ready to dive back into the medieval world of kings, queens, castles … and maybe a dragon. I recommend Into Madness for teens, on up to senior citizens.