Sandi's Reviews > The Tale of Halcyon Crane

When I was a kid, I ran across the word "halcyon" in the dictionary and fell in love with it. It means calm, peaceful and happy. Because of my love of a word, I had to take a look at The Tale of Halcyon Crane when I saw it at the library. It sounded intriguing enough for me to check out.

Now, I don't think there's really anything new or groundbreaking in this story. It's pretty ordinary and I could see where it was going most of the way. But, I was hooked from the first chapter and stayed up until 1:00 AM to finish it in a day. It completely captivated me.

The Tale of Halcyon Crane has many elements of a horror story, but I didn't find it the least bit scary. There are some dangerous ghosts, but I was never once scared by them. What captured me was the story of a young woman who discovers that her past isn't what she thought it was and that she wasn't who she thought she was. She has to find out who she is and find her way home. It was a truly wonderful story that was very well-told. I hope to see more of Wendy Webb soon.