Review by Lin Fong-O'Neill, author of Mommy,Why? a book teaching children the beauty of diversity.

I like the basic framework of the story: empathetic characters, intriguing settings, sustained
drama and a satisfying conclusion.
I love the vision of Shangri-la in Shirley Cheng's book. I was enchanted by the descriptions of intriguing settings throughout, and I like how some of the rich details get wrapped around the dramatic moments. Each has a compelling lesson to which readers are drawn. It gives a good overall message - the power of a daring heart, magic and goodness defeating evil.

While I would like to see more plot twists in her stories, I understand Shirley's motivation to be simplistic. Her story is in sync with her motto of bringing hope and healing to this world. God knows we need them!

Review by Michelle Dunn

Daring Quests of Mystics by Shirley cheng is a fun adventurous read for all ages. This is a fascinating book of short stories, each with a moral. I would
recommend this book for all ages, I have passed it on to my teenage son to read, because the fun, magical story is also teaching while entertaining. Something
that is hard to find. I look forward to the next book by this author.

"Daring Quests of Mystics is a charming collection of short stories that is filled with quaint, old-world imagery and poetic visualization. Author Shirley
Cheng has captured the hearts of youngsters who still beg for the fairy tale filled with Princesses, Kings and imminent danger.

Follow Princess Sophia as she foils evil plots with the help of the magical gifts given to her by Dawn, a soothsayer and wise woman. Learn the lessons of
betrayal and forgiveness, deception and honesty, loss and love. Daring Quests of Mystics may remind the reader of Aesop's fables-short tales that touch
upon the importance of morals.

Shirley Cheng, an American author who has overcome great physical disabilities herself, is a 'princess' at heart, and one can only imagine some of the pain
she has endured. However, with this wonderful collection of stories, she shares her inner world and exudes a radiant light that speaks volumes. Here is
a young author who inspires. Hats off to Shirley Cheng for giving us Princess Sophia and the engaging world of Noxellia! Daring Quests of Mystics is a
fantastic fantasy for the young…or the young-at-heart!" --Cheryl Kaye Tardif, author of
Whale Song and Divine Intervention

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"This is a book that reminds me of bedtime stories when I was a child. All the stories have a moral. I found it to be wonderfully refreshing and look forward
to seeing more books by this author." --W. R. Logan, author of The Song of Steel

"Daring Quests of Mystics by Shirley Cheng is for all lovers of fairy tales and fantasy--young and old. A dire warning leads Princess Sophia through a mystical and magical adventure that will delight the reader." --Marilyn Meredith, author of the Deputy Tempe Crabtree series