Spirit Gate by Kate ElliottMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
From reading elsewhere, you will already know that Spirit Gate is the first of the Crossraods trilogy of books written by Kate Elliott (Alis Rasmussen).
I gave this a 2 star rating and thought about saying it was really a 2.5 star rating. I also toyed with simply not finishing the book. A 2 star rating is an honest reflection of my experience.
Ms. Elliott's other work may demonstrate an outstanding ability to tell stories. This particular book left me with the impression that her skills fall well short of writers like Melanie Rawn, Sara Douglass, or George R.R. Martin.
Caution - spoilers ahead.
