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My Review: Shadow Horses Of The Rocky Mountains is set on a Canadian ranch within the beautiful wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. This location gave a wonderful atmosphere to the novel and I loved how Natascha Birovljev incorporated the natural environment into her storytelling. It was almost as if this became a character in its own right. I felt that the Rocky Mountains were very important to the story. It would not have felt the same without this backdrop.
For the central characters, brother and sister Lee and Lyla, returning to the place that they hadn't seen since childhood - early childhood in Lyla's case - turns out to be a life-changing experience. I got the impression they initially only meant to stay for a few weeks, but I could completely understand why that changed. I don't think I would have wanted to leave either! While the family dynamic is fractured and complicated, the relationships and interactions between the characters are portrayed convincingly. I did wonder at the beginning if a couple of people - Nick, for example, might be too flat over time, but I was mistaken as, once his situation was explained, I could understand his hostility.
I really enjoyed the time I spent on the ranch and within the wider community whilst reading Shadow Horses Of The Rocky Mountains. The novel has a strong message at its heart about overcoming past mistakes and how the truth will always come out eventually. It is also a pleasantly entertaining story with interesting hints of mysticism. I am now looking forward to diving straight into its sequel to find out what happens next.
Meet the Author: Natascha Birovljev is a storyteller at heart and author of the “Willow Ranch” book series.
Growing up in Germany, horses were always part of her life. After getting her Master degree in Religious Studies and German Literature, adventure was calling and she traveled to Alberta. She fell in love with the wild beauty of the Rocky Mountains and immigrated from Germany to Canada in 2005.
Here she worked the first years as a guide for horseback vacations, exploring mountain trails and spending the summer months in tent camps in the wilderness.
Inspired by her adventures and connections to ranchers, cowboys and First Nation communities, she started writing her books. Natascha lives on her ranch in Alberta with her horses and dogs.
Her stories show her fascination with the beauty of the Rocky Mountain wilderness and her love for the people she encounters.
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