Robin's Review

Nimue: Freeing Merlin 

To discover what is true about ourselves, we often have to take a quest and undergo initiations that test us to the core. In this Celtic Heroine’s journey, a young modern-day woman, through a series of mystical events, realizes that she was a Lady of the Lake in a previous life. Believing she is a normal person just like any other, Nina has no idea of the mysteries that await her in Britain. She was, as it turns out, 5th century Nimue, the one responsible for sealing Merlin up in a tree until the hour of his return. Now, she is the only one who can find him, and the world depends on it. Traveling back in time to Ynys Witrin, the Isle of Glass, she discovers more than she ever imagined possible. 

Robin’s Review

Ayn Cates Sullivan’s ‘Nimue: Freeing Merlin’ doesn’t just tell a story; it pulls you right into the heart of the mystical Arthurian legend. Picture this: you’re diving deep into the intertwined fate of Nimue and Merlin, where themes of destiny and sacrifice play out amidst a dance of shadows and light. Avalon isn’t just a setting; it’s a magical world where magic and humanity blend together like never before.

What sets Sullivan apart is her genuine respect for Celtic lore and spirituality, weaving an authenticity into the narrative that’s hard to miss. Her storytelling? Oh, it’s top-notch. You’ll find yourself not just reading but feeling every word.

But here’s the kicker: this isn’t just a story about mythical figures. It’s a mirror reflecting our own journeys. Sullivan’s book nudges us to ponder our paths and discover that power within us to liberate our own “Merlins” from the depths of our souls.

Trust me, ‘Nimue: Freeing Merlin’ isn’t just a book; it’s an invitation to explore the core of the human experience. I cannot recommend it enough.