“Everyone grows under Evans' hand, making The Stone of Integrity a satisfying fantasy ofachievement, change, danger and adversity, considering different forms of blindness thataffect each character, challenging their beliefs and goals. Carling's experiences give hersome of the wisdom and integrity she'll need to be a queen, while readers receive somepowerful insights wound into an adventure quest that is thoroughly absorbing.”Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS____________________Upon returning from her quest to gather the Stone of Courage, Carling, thefuture Queen of Crystonia, is summoned by the historian of the Minsheenherd of Centaurs. He entrusts Carling with a rare, ancient map. After a harrowingjourney back home to her village, she is visited, once again, by Vidente,the Wizard of Crystonia. He tells her it is time to collect the purpleStone of Integrity for her royal Silver Breastplate. With the map in hand, Carlingand her faithful companions set out to discover the mysterious island ofHy-Basilia, an island that no one knows exists. Frightening sea creatures,menacing Centaurs, a handsome young fisherman, a crafty witch, and Fairieswho hide behind masks….who can be trusted? Another quest, another stone,and many more invaluable lessons to learn. Don’t miss one word of this brilliantfantasy adventure by Award-Winning author, M.J. Evans. "M.J. Evans is a Fabulous Storyteller!" Cheryl E. Rodriquez for Readers' Favorite The Stone of Integrity is the continuing tale of fantasy and adventure in the land of Crystonia. Evans pens incredible descriptions of her imaginary land, the reader is transported with ease into the mystical realm. In each of the books in the series, the young heroine learns valuable life lessons. In The Stone of Integrity, she must discern the true motivations of others, while learning to trust in herself. Like Shakespeare's hamlet, she must learn "to thine own self be true." The cast of characters is balanced in personality - witty, wise, girlishly vain, grand or small - each plays a significant part in supporting the growth of the main character. The antagonist remains a constant threat, keeping the adventures hyper vigilant and often running for their lives. Page upon page, prowess, loyalty and devotion are continually tested, along with internal conflicts of the mind and heart. I thought the veiled emotions of the fairies was a brilliant inclusion to the story! There is never a dull moment for the young adventurers. The plot action continually moves from beginning to end, making it ideal for the young adult reader. The story concludes, but it is not the end for the future Queen of Crystonia. One more stone remains. "Thoroughly Absorbing!" Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Reviews.The first thing to note in this book is that M.J. Evans provides exquisite descriptions of place, whether it be the fishing docks where an old fisherman, Fyzzle, offers her a clue, or an encounter with the Fairy King at a fairy festival, where Carling finds that her other stones give her the perspective and insight to make some hard choices: "Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is conquering that fear in order to do what is right." The second powerful attribute of this book lies in its ability to follow Carling's personal growth, setbacks, and process of finding the kinds of courage and perspectives that will lead her not only to her latest goal, but which will add to her growth and skill sets; a process that demands she move beyond her comfort levels and into uncharted territory. Carling's experiences give her some of the wisdom and integrity she'll need to be a queen, and readers receive some powerful insights wound into an adventure quest that is thoroughly absorbing. Feathered Quill says: Another perfect addition to The Centaur Chronicles that entertains from beginning to end. Reviewed by: Amy Lignor for Feathered Quill.Carling has returned from finding the Stone of Courage (after also discovering the Stone ofMercy in Book 1). She is summoned to the home of the historian of the mighty Centaurs, sothat he may give her an old map of Crystonia which he tells her to keep safe. Teaming upwith her best friends, another Duende named Higson and their two Centaur friends, Tibbalsand Tandum, Carling heads home to rest before the next step has to be taken. Quicklydiscovering that Zarius and his crew are on their tails, they barely make it through thegates. It is there that Vidente returns in a swirl of dust to let Carling know she must nowhead to an island where she will find the Stone of Integrity.The quest commences and characters come out of the blue; from an old fisherman namedFyzzle who will help Carling and her friends find this island that many do not believe evenexists; to a witch named Hilgalda; to a young, handsome character by the name of Kelfy.Readers are taken on another brilliant ride filled with dazzling locations and a plot thatcontinues to thrill, as Carling must not onl