Praise for the previous edition of The Chronicles of Pandora written as Finding Pandora by Readers' Favorite:“The world of [The Chronicles of Pandora] is interesting on its own, comprising a mirroring history andan assortment of creatures that will make for consuming contemplationsessions.... This is testament to Rachael Hardcastle's ability to choosecarefully what to show and what to suggest... It is with this skill that Rachael Hardcastle delivers a light-pierced sombre story with a compact,multifaceted plot.” “There is aspiritual, moral and instructive quality to this book, asking us to look atourselves as a civilization, our values and our actions. That is where itsstrength lies and that is something very commendable.” “[The Chronicles of Pandora] beats at a pace that keeps the reader’s attention and interest. The story flowsremarkably. The imagination, planning and execution of Rachael Hardcastle'swork is the strongest I have ever seen it... [The Chronicles of Pandora] is rich with societies,environments and cultures that are bustling with life, history and tradition...But perhaps the strongest feature of the book is found in its insightful themesand discussions on evil, morality, purpose and humanity.”“It is all action,anguish, emotion, twists, blood, and light. It is laced with feelings oftriumph and defeat, anguish and happiness, closure and continuance. The leaneconomical style of Rachael Hardcastle accelerates the tense, quick pace...However, this isn’t at the expense of depth... One thing is clear at the end,the [The Chronicles of Pandora] series is about sacrifice, the demands of living apurposeful life, and hope in the face of calamity. It is these poignant themesthat make the series the moral force it is. As we close this chapter, we arereminded that this may not be the last time we see Arriette and the Recruit,and that should bring some excitement to fans because this story has more tooffer.”
