Changed: Book 2 The Made Ones Saga
by Vicki Stiefel
Review by S. S. Bazinet

Description: What if you could be young again? Would it be a dream come true or truly a nightmare?

That’s the startling reality retired circus trapeze artist Breena Balážová awakens on the world of Eleutia in her own re-engineered younger body. For a woman whose death on Earth was inches away, it seems like a second chance at life. But in this parallel world, where horses fly and animals and humans are symbionts, Bree is intended as breeding stock to balance the plummeting female birthrate.

As she searches for her missing sisters, who were pulled to Eleutia with her, Bree also must survive assassination attempts, the growing threat of war, and her unexpected attraction to the arrogant animal Clan Alpha, Gato, a man with terrible burdens and secrets.

The animal Clans join forces to combat a dark conspiracy that will shake the foundations of their world, even as Bree’s search for her sisters grows more desperate and dangerous.

If Bree has any hope of finding her sisters and fulfilling her own destiny, she and Gato must carry out a perilous deception, their success or failure deciding not only their own fate, but that of all Eleutia.

My Review: CHANGED has elements of romance, magic, alchemy and dangerous quests!

In CHANGED, an enchanting world is laid out for the reader to explore. One of the most fascinating aspects is the interdependent relationship between the humans and their animals. The Cat clan is a beautifully portrayed example of people living in harmony and balance with non-human friends. Anyone who relates to animals will find their world to be both heartening and deeply satisfying. As creature and human face the many difficulties involved in a society ruled by cruelty, you’ll be quickly caught up in a tale that keeps you turning pages and enjoying a fascinating, fantasy adventure.

But let’s not leave out romance. CHANGED has a powerful love story to tell. It centers around the commanding Cat clan leader, Gato, and the heroine, Breena Balážová. Before being snatched from Earth, Breena sees herself as a hard, no-nonsense woman who’s not afraid to tell people what she thinks. However, when she finds herself on an alternate world, her altered body has none of the things she needs to express her toughness and keep her protected. She’s always dyed her hair black, painted her nails dark red and even had her breasts enlarged. To find herself young again in a strange environment, with the red hair she’s always hated, short plain nails and small breasts, she’s left feeling exposed and defenseless. However, Gato only sees how beautiful Breena is. As their relationship deepens, she begins to discover her inner strengths and talents. Most importantly, she begins to learn that she has a tremendous ability to love again.

It you’re looking for a new and unique fantasy that is beautifully told, CHANGED is the perfect story for you!