I was a little surprised when this turned into a fantasy war between magic creatures, I wasn't expecting that. But I like the idea of the Secret Grove, and the Avatar feel it has to it when it glows in bioluminescence.
I also find myself attached to Darren. He's like the father figure to Anika and Noah, and he's mysterious and just plain boss lol. But with the romance between Anika and Noah, I don't really know if I'm feeling it, as if there isn't a connection there between the two characters or something. Maybe it's because I don't feel like I know Noah that well. Maybe a little more backstory for him would help that.
But other than that, I'm enjoying this so far :)

I'm looking forward to continuing reading this. The conservation theme has me hooked.
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Great story! I'm surprised more people haven't reviewed your story. I really enjoy the story, but I hope you can include more characterization for your characters. Can't wait to see more!

I like the premise of the story, the plot is good, but the romance is pretty unrealistic. She got over Noah in what, a week? And most of that she was unconscious for. And now she's known Calelon for three or four months, has been, ah, almost-dating him for a month or less, and she's ready to make a lifelong commitment. I love Erethor, though, he's awesome. For a while I thought you were going to have them get together.
Also, Anika is a bit of a Mary Sue. Google "The Mary Sue Litmus Test," it helped me a lot. Anika is just too attractive to the boys, and she learns too fast and she has very little true emotion. I would love to read your story after you've done a bit of editing and character development. :)

Love it! Please continue and update soon!