I found this book lovely, romantic and a little thrilling at times. I loved how the story has panned out. Guardians of the Island is centered around a woman, her friends, and the people she would encounter on her voyage between two realms. The woman's personal experience mirrors the struggle of a trauma victim post experiencing trauma, and through this frame of mind, the woman explores the realities of fleeing from the physical world to a realm that, unknowing to her, was truly the isle of dead men walking. This book is for you if you yearn for epic journeys, vividly imagined settings, and characters who will make a lasting impression on your heart.