The Bonemender

The Bonemender by Holly Bennett is a great read.  It is the story of Gabrielle, the daughter of a king, who was born with a unique power of healing with her hands.  No one has ever seen anything like it, but she trains with the local healer and uses her talent to heal those around her.  Then two strange men arrive, one of them bearing an awful wound to his thigh.  Gabrielle heals the man, and in the process learns that they are elves and gradually falls in love with one of them.  But the elves come bearing terrible news of an invasion of their peaceful kingdom by dark forces.  The elves and humans must join together to fight off this foe. 

The story is a mix of romance, fantasy and war story.  It is a fast read, told from both Gabrielle's point of view and Feolan, the elf she loves.  Give this to fantasy lovers as well as romance readers.  It is a perfect stepping stone for teens who will enjoy paranormal romances.