Book Review: White Stag by: "Wattpad" sensation, Pandean

This stand alone (for the moment) fantasy novel was not what I had expected! Goblins! A world--the Permafrost--on the edge of humankind's world. Main character, Janneka, was the final daughter in her family but was raised as the male successor to her family. She was raised as a young warrior, training extensively with her father and other village people until she was exceptional in combat fighting and hunting. Goblins were the humankind's enemy, and there was one goblin in particular who changed Janneka's world as she knew it, burning down her village and ruining any family and friends she held dear throughout her life thus far. She was taken as a prisoner and suffered tremendous torture and abuse from her captor. However, Janneka was inevitably spared and given solace from another goblin who in turn nursed her back to health and trained her to be even better than before. This story line explores relationships, both romantic and personal, that the author spends a great deal of time expanding on. This shows the growth in the main character's ability to acclimate to certain situations, which she faces relentlessly throughout the novel. Whether these relationships and situations are physical, natural, or emotional, the author does a great job with describing the scenarios. The setting descriptions and characteristics given for the reader to follow are great. I'd have to recommend this book to anyone interested on a new take with goblins! Haven't seen one in a while, so I'm all for this one! :)

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