The Iron Tower Omnibus (Mithgar) Review

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The Iron Tower Omnibus (Mithgar) ReviewFirst I must say that most of the other 1-star reviews have detailed this trilogy's manifest faults awfully well - there's not a lot for me to add. I have to say that I'm in agreement with all of the negatives, to wit:
Tolkien plagiarism - well, duh. This makes the "Sword of Shannara" look like a masterpiece of originality in comparison. The very beginning, with the "young buccan Warrows" (McKiernan's strength sure isn't in his naming) practicing their archery, is just about the only scene that doesn't seem like a LOTR swipe. OK, the warrows are a little more warlike than the hobbits. So what? They also have a piece in the appendix called "On Warrows" - they're quite short - they tend to stoutness - they live in a peaceful country all their own and like to avoid the big folks - there's a town on the verge of their country called Stonehill (Bree) populated by men and Warrows, with an inkeeper named Bockleman (Barliman Butterbur) - four of them take part in most of the action of the book, with one Tuck (Frodo) being eventually responsible for the downfall of the bad guy Modru (Sauron) and his boss Gryphon (Morgoth). You get the idea.
But I guess one can plagiarise pretty baldly and get away with it. I don't think McKiernan got sued - if he did, he must have settled quietly - his books are still out there. So let's let go of that. If he's writing a copy, well, how does he write it? Not well at all I'm afraid. His heroes and villains are all paper-thin - Modru comes off as a James Bond villain at best, cackling about his plans to his helpless female prisoner and hissing a lot, and he's evil because....uh...he's evil. The heroes have no personalities either, and most of them cry a lot. There's no sense of landscape, of culture, of history, it all just feels tacked together, all makeshift and cheap, all no more detailed or interesting than the average AD&D game I was playing in college around the time this was first published. Others have mentioned how McKiernan flips back and forth between "quarrels" and "arrows" (it should be the latter in most cases) indiscriminately, but his writing is remarkably lazy and poor throughout. He uses the passive voice an awful lot and throws in archaisms and umlauts and accents recklessly, I guess to make it feel "old" and "epic", but he only succeeds in making himself look illiterate and pretentious. He also has one very curious trait that I've never seen anywhere before - he likes to abbreviate words that are not normally ever abbreviated, e.g. "landscape" becomes " 'scape". This choice and several other equally mysterious ones like using an apostrophe before non-abbreviated words ('Day) help contribute to the general sense that the guy never wrote so much as a letter between college and the writing of this book - and his editors didn't do him any favors.
And he's awfully, awfully obvious. When Tuck finds the Red Quarrel early on, we're never in the slightest doubt that he'll be using it to complete the Big Task and destroy the Big Nasty; when the heroes go underground in Dimmen-whatever (Moria) we know they'll have to face the Balrog-thing; when the eclipse is first mentioned there's never a shred of doubt that they'll have to reach the Big Bad Iron Tower before it. And so on. This is a book almost wholly without subtext, except maybe a very cynical one: how badly can a book be written, and how obvious can it's debt to LOTR be, and yet still be published - and even cherished by fantasy fans with little taste or experience. The answer saddens me.
The Iron Tower Omnibus (Mithgar) OverviewDennis L. McKiernan's Mithgar books are among the most beloved in all of fantasy fiction. The Iron Tower includes the first three novels set in the world of Mithgar-collected in a single volume for the first time-with an all-new introduction by the author.

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Abacar the Wizard: Book One: A Tale of Magic, War, Elves, Goblins, Orcs, Monsters, Fantasy, and Adventure Review

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Abacar the Wizard: Book One: A Tale of Magic, War, Elves, Goblins, Orcs, Monsters, Fantasy, and Adventure ReviewThis story begins in the "Magical Earth," which is just like the normal Earth around 584 AD or so. However the Magical Earth is populated by magical creatures and wizards. An army of goblins and orcs is sweeping across the land. In their path is a dwarven castle/city called Dwarven Pass. The goblins, who are armed with flying warships, wolf-riding infantry, and a hundred thousand orcish infantrymen, attack in a swarm during the night. Only the power of a small boy is able to turn the tide.
I have read several books like this but none of them have so realistically portrayed a midevil battle. Siege machines, bows, crossbows, and even slings are used by the orcs and goblins. If you want to experience a realisic and yet magical battle I would recommend you buy this book.Abacar the Wizard: Book One: A Tale of Magic, War, Elves, Goblins, Orcs, Monsters, Fantasy, and Adventure OverviewTake an adventure upon the Magical Earth. The year is 564 AD. The Roman Empire's rule of Europe is being challenged by a fearsome army of goblins. The only power capable of stoping this force is a young wizard named Abacar. Learn how he and his friends travel across Europe in a flying ship, and how they deal with dragons, orcs, witches, and other monsters. They also meet many new friends along the way, including elves, dwarves, and a unicorn named Firemane.

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Child of a Dead God: A Novel of the Noble Dead Review

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Child of a Dead God: A Novel of the Noble Dead ReviewThis is supposedly the last book in the Noble Dead Series. The events in the book take place after Magiere and Leesil rescue Leesil's mother from her imprisonment in the Elven Territories. Disturbed by dreams guiding her to a mysterious castle, Magiere leads Leesil, Wynn, Chap, and their Elven protectors south. Her dreams have told her little else. On their trail is Magiere's half-brother, Welstiel, a vampire desperate to be freed from his bloodlust. For Welstiel, Magiere is the one who can guide him to this artifact.
The action was good and the description of the events was excellent. The ending was open for another adventure of Magiere and Leesil.
If you haven't read the other five books in the series, you will be confused about what is going on since the authors do not go into any real details of what happened in the previous five books. My biggest complaint about this book was that it seemed like every time you turned around there was a reminder that Welstiel was Magiere's half-brother.
Child of a Dead God: A Novel of the Noble Dead OverviewFor years, Magiere and Leesil have sought a long-forgotten artifact, even though its purpose has been shrouded in mystery. All Magiere knows is that she must keep the orb from falling into the hands of a murdering Noble Dead, her half-brother Welstiel. And now, dreams of a castle locked in ice lead her south, on a journey that has become nothing less than an obsession. Accompanying Magiere and Leesil are the sage Wynn, their canine protector Chap, and two elven assassins-turned-guardians who must fight their distrust of this sister of the dead. For forces more powerful than they are rallying around Magiere, arming her for the conflict to come. Because finding the orb may be just the beginning of the challenges that await her...

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Dragon Avenger (Age of Fire, Book 2) Review

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Dragon Avenger (Age of Fire, Book 2) ReviewDragon Avenger by E.E. Knight is the second book in the Age of Fire cycle. It tells the tale of Wistala, the sister of Dragon Champion's Auron. The book starts in the same place as the first. With the hatching of the clutch in the cave. and for the first several chapters, it tells the same story, but through Wistala's viewpoint. This time when Wistala and Auron part, she believes he is the one who dies.
Wistala takes off to find her father who flew off to exact vengeance upon the Wheel of Fire Dwarves who betrayed them. She even manages to find him, near death from his rash attack, and spends some time trying to nurse him back to health. Being a coming of age story, of course the outcome of this reunion is bound to be temporary, and it is. Wistala is forced to flee and is nearly killed by the Dragonblade. Tala, though is rescued by a kindly elf named Rainfall. and she spends the majority of the book growing up in his company. Not a lot of avenging going on yet huh? just a lot of talking cats, and mules, Well the avenging does come. Events lead to Wistala getting the opportunity to take revenge on all who have wronged her, and her family, and she takes full advantage.
I liked the book, it was a light entertaining read for the most part. It felt more like a young adult novel than Champion did. Perhaps it was because of the different feel from the Dragonelles perspective. Perhaps it was where the first book had talking wolves, this one had cats, and horses, and mules, and buzzards. Perhaps I just didn't notice it in the first book. Anyway, Knight does a nice job of expanding his world. We see different areas than we did with Auron. We learn more about the history of the land. He also creates characters that you get attached too. I found myself saddened by the loss of certain characters. Its a worthy follow up to Dragon Champion. The next book in the series is slated to be about the little maimed Copper. I look forward to it.
7 out of 10Dragon Avenger (Age of Fire, Book 2) OverviewFrom the national bestselling, award-winning author of Dragon Champion-second in the fantastic new Age of Fire series. Flung to freedom as their mother battles a group of slave-trading dwarves, young Wistala and her gray, scaleless brother, Auron, find themselves alone in the Upper World. And when Auron sacrifices himself so that she may live, Wistala must overcome her grief and fear to find others of her kind-and bring her wrath to bear on those who would destroy them.

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The Light of Burning Shadows: Book Two of the Iron Elves Review

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The Light of Burning Shadows: Book Two of the Iron Elves ReviewThe Calahrian Empire still teeters from the assault of the elf witch Shadow Monarch whose allies include the new even more violent Viceroy of Elfkyna. Their greatest unit against the evil insurgency, the Iron Elves, remains disdained by their people for the tattoo representing their subservience to the Shadow Monarch. The people feel this way in spite of their great victory led by Commander Konowa Swift Dragon preventing the Shadow Monarch from obtaining the Red Star at the Battle of Luuguth Jor (see A DARKNESS FORGED IN FIRE).
Instead of lifting the frost fire curse from his men by using the Red Star, Konowa gives it to the Elfkynal; angering his soldiers who saw brothers in arms die and return as shades or maimed in the battle. Prince Tykkin directs Konowa to retrieve a new Star reported in the Hasshugeb Expanse. Konowa knows the witch will seek the Star too so he needs reinforcements so he sends Iron Elves to recruit those peers who failed to return when the unit was reactivated. He tries to calm down his outraged unit who believe they should be freed first and then defeat the evil while he deems they must defeat the evil first. At the same time the Shadow Monarch sends her servant the Viceroy of Elfkyna to darken the woodlands while a new flame has arisen that eats the shadow from the body until the person expires; death in those cases does not mean returning as a shade.
Although the overarching theme does not move forward, the second Iron Elves high quest fantasy is a great tale as Chris Evans expands the author's world adding much depth to it. The story line once again focuses on Konowa and his unit who though victorious still hurt mentally and physically from the recent battle and their commander's decision on the Red Star. Fans will enjoy this fine entry as Konowa seems on the verge of PTSD caused not just by sending men to die knowing they are cursed to become shades, but also having to make difficult decisions, which keep his men in harm's way.
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The Hobbit Review

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The Hobbit Review[This is a review of the 70th Anniversary Edition, not so much of THE HOBBIT itself. I've reviewed the book proper elsewhere, and would rather focus on the actual edition itself.]
THE HOBBIT is one of those few books that I have felt justified to buy multiple copies over the years. It is a book I have read and cherished, and a book I dearly love. THE HOBBIT is a novel that deserves to be bought multiple times over, and I always enjoy looking at new editions of this classic work. So imagine my excitement when I found out they would be publishing a 70th anniversary edition of one of my most cherished novels!
This has been a big year for Tolkien fans. Christopher Tolkien published THE CHILDREN OF HURIN, a newly completed version of Turin's legend, in April. We've gotten (at long last), THE HISTORY OF THE HOBBIT, expertly handled by brilliant Tolkien scholar John D. Ratcliffe and published in two separate volumes. And of course, we have the 70th anniversary of Tolkien's first primary work, THE HOBBIT, which this edition is published in celebration of that momentous occasion. And does it live up as a major new edition of this fantasy classic?
That's a pretty easy answer. The answer is NO.
First off, here are the positives. The 70th anniversary edition is pretty much how the first edition of THE HOBBIT was actually published back in 1937 with some notable improvements, and conforming to Tolkien's pretty exacting specifications, including how the dust jacket should appear, as well as the art and maps that accompany the text.
These are the notable differences between the first edition and this edition. Due to cost, Tolkien was not able from a production standpoint to have the book appear exactly as he envisioned. The 1937 publication cut some of his artwork, the map was not how he so desired, and the dust jacket, due to printing cost, was limited to three primary colours (green, black, and white). Originally, Tolkien wanted the sun on the front cover and the dragon on the back cover to be totally in red, but this was not feasible.
Obviously Tolkien's work is successful enough that these production costs are no longer an issue, and so this is a relatively accurate facsimile of what Tolkien would have wanted to publish in 1937 had money not been an object, as it too often is in the real world. For that, this edition has some worth.
Now, there are some negatives. And these are big negatives.
First off, paper quality and binding. It's bad.
Then there's the actual art work. The colour artwork is quite nicely implemented into the main text, and overall I don't have a problem with the colour artwork from a production standpoint. The paintings are bright and colourful, and remain true to higher quality prints of Tolkien's phenomenal painting. But unfortunately the same cannot be said of the black and white illustrations. Like a reviewer said before me, it appears Tolkien's drawings were reproduced on a cheap scanner. Tolkien's artwork is highly valuable, but unfortunately the drawings here are rather badly reproduced in this edition.
Then there's the advertisement for LOTR at the end that's rather annoying. They reproduce the first chapter of FELLOWSHIP and place it at the end of the novel, acting like a cheap plug for Tolkien's masterpiece. I don't have any problem with plugging LOTR, but to me this inclusion of the first chapter just cheapens the whole book, especially when it's supposed to be a major edition of a major work. We all know about LOTR. Do we really need the first chapter here? Rather tacky, to say the least.
Then there's the problem of Christopher Tolkien's forward. This is what I was most looking forward too, actually. Having read E. A. Solinas's review, I was under the impression this was a new forward prepared specifically by Christopher for the 70th anniversary of his father's work. Not the case. It's simply a reprint of the forward he wrote for the 50th anniversary of THE HOBBIT, twenty years previously.
As far as textual authenticity, I must be honest in the fact that I've only browsed it at a Borders bookstore, but I'd be very surprised if they did not use the text from The Annotated Hobbit, as it is the most definitive and accurate text yet established for the book. Still, I can't verify that that is the case.
Overall, this is a fair edition of THE HOBBIT. It could have been a lot more. What sets this apart from the other copies is this is how Tolkien truly envisioned how he wanted the book to appear, and for that fact alone, this is a valuable edition to the Tolkien collector. Unfortunately the poor production quality of the black and while illustrations, the rather tacky inclusion of LOTR's first chapter, and the disappointment of the publishers' just reprinting a twenty year old introduction to the 50th anniversary publication rather brings the whole affair down. I think I'll pass on this one.
For those looking for the best edition of Tolkien's book, buy THE ANNOTATED HOBBIT, first published in 1988 and republished in a new format in 2003. The second version of THE ANNOTATED HOBBIT is the definitive edition of this phenomenal work as far as I'm concerned.The Hobbit Overview

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The Land of the Silver Apples (Sea of Trolls Trilogy) Review

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The Land of the Silver Apples (Sea of Trolls Trilogy) ReviewI love this woman. I love every single thing she's written, albeit some more than others, so I am admittedly very biased when it comes to her works.
The book takes place after The Sea of Trolls when, among other things, Jack's sister Lucy is taken by elves and he has to travel underground to their lands to get her back.
The Land of the Silver Apples is such a good middle book. The story moves along at a great pace, and not once did I want to put it down. She has a delicate touch with the religious issues inherent in writing in this time period (Christian vs. Druidic vs. Nordic), and writes each in such a way that none of them are put down. It's quite lovely to not have to put up with an author hammering their beliefs down my throat.
I also adored her take on elves. I've never seen anything like it. Very refreshing and original, things quite lacking in the general portrayal of elves.
All her vivid, distinct characters are what really what give this book it's umph, though. Jack has matured, though he still has a lot of growing up to do, and seeing the great variety of characters through is alternately wise, sympathetic, jealous, and juvenile-ly hateful perspectives is just wonderful. A great amount of the cast from the Sea of Trolls returns, and the new additions to the cast are fully-fleshed and original.
The only disappointment I had was that there wasn't a greater role for the Picts. Or, rather, the Pictish Beast. ...it just seemed odd that one of the chapter headers was a Pictish Beast, it's mentioned once in a chapter, it's in the glossary, but... there's nothing else on it. Well, I guess it's such an indistinct beastie that I can say I wouldn't have wanted to tackle it myself.
All in all, another amazing book from an amazing author. I'm waiting on the edge of my seat for the next book!The Land of the Silver Apples (Sea of Trolls Trilogy) Overview

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The Eternity Stone (The Time Entity Trilogy 2) Review

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The Eternity Stone (The Time Entity Trilogy 2) ReviewI liked this continuation of the Time Entity adventure. I was surprised that the characters of the original book are now grandparents and their grandchildren (teenage twin girls and twin boys) are the new adventurers out to save mankind from a possible terrible future. Thanks to their heroic actions (along with clever and creative thinking) they are able to accomplish their goals. One of the most surprising aspects of this is when the grandparents (courtesy of the Time Entity) end up back in time as their younger selves where they have a totally different set of adventures than they had in the first book. This changes their future but not drastically enough to mess things up thank goodness. Once the twin sets of twins (and the grandparents) have their adventures, they have to find the island that is mankind's future. They do this using clues they were given in their travels. This book was shorter than the first in the series but was action packed and fun, and very clever. I can't wait to read the next book. I think this would be a good book for anyone that likes time travel, adventure, and/or fantasy books. This book has it all.The Eternity Stone (The Time Entity Trilogy 2) OverviewAs the time nears for the people of the planet to take refuge in the protected place known as Heaven's Jewel, the exact location of the mysterious island is as yet unknown. In order to buy time, the four grandchildren of the original travelers search for the Eternity Stone, the only object capable of stopping time worldwide. However, before the search for the stone can even begin, the four are called upon to tackle a set of challenges on Elmara Lodés in which they must survive encounters with phantasms, gooleegungs, and other foul creatures. Amidst the many twists and turns of their journey, the new travelers form unusual alliances and make difficult decisions that actually end up changing the events of the past for their ancestors. Once the stone is found, they must piece together an unusual puzzle in order to finally locate the safe haven for mankind.The TimeEntity TrilogyHeaven's JewelThe EternityStoneFutures Sown Timeline ofKey Events2010: The plane crash maroons Aaron, Patrick,and Christine on the island.2036: The original travelers pay a visit to RuinFoster's mother.2077: The double twins begin their own adventuresin Elmara Lodés.2089: The migration to the island begins.2115: The last of the settlers make it to Heaven'sJewel, and the Doorway in the Sea closes.6051: The Historian welcomes Aaron, Patrick, andChristine on their first visit to Heaven's Jewel.

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Island Peoples Review

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Island Peoples ReviewStrong central character development and rich dialog. Follow a young prince as he encounters various races of his civilization. His encounters bring personal 'transformations' to the prince and equip him to accomplish a great deed for his father's honor.
Similar in style and pace to the Chronicles of Narnia, yet unique in its plot. Recommended for middle school ages through adult.Island Peoples OverviewThey say that coming of age is a difficult time--even for princes.Perhaps especially for princes. Sixteen year old Seth was already worried about suddenly becoming the heir apparent in a country torn by war, learning the language of every race on the planet, getting betrothed to some girl he didn't even know, the daughter of his father's greatest enemy. But to be kidnapped too? And why was he so dizzy all the time?

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Fairies and Elves (Fantasy Chronicles) Review

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Fairies and Elves (Fantasy Chronicles) ReviewIf you think fairies are just those magical little creatures that dance in flower gardens you are sadly mistaken. Of course "no one has ever proven that fairies or elves are real," but they do have a long and mysterious history that began in the 1300s. In Shakespearian times the words fairies and elves were actually words for the same thing and the only difference was that elves were considered to be a "bit smaller than fairies." Most people these days have a positive image of these lovely little creatures, but many years ago it would bring back luck upon you if you so much as talked about them. People actually had strategies to keep the evil ones away. Wooooooo!
This booked is packed with information for the fairy lover and, if you don't like them you can read up on a few strategies to keep them at bay. It has been said that they cannot be trusted. You can read about a boy named Robin Jones who unwittingly followed some dancing fairies into Fairyland and was never seen again. You will learn about fairies around the world, their different physical characteristics, vengeful fairies, evil fairies (Unseelie), gentle fairies (Seelie), fairies who steal human children, when people started to not believe in fairies, naughty and nice fairies, why we call some stories "fairy tales," why you should stay silent if a fairy helps you, how some fairies enjoy being tricksters, the tale of a "pixie-led" farmer, "fairy foolery," modern day fairies, the Cottingley Fairies, the "mummified fairy," book fairies and more!
This was a very whimsical and charming book to read. I loved not only this history and folklore of fairies, but also the interesting tales illustrating how people viewed them throughout the ages. The writing was fascinating, very clear, concise and it made it a definite page turner. The graphics in this book were amazing and I felt I was in a little dark fairy land while I was reading it. In the back of the book there is an index, a bibliography, and additional recommended book and website resources. If you know who Dobby is, you know that elves are still around in this day and age!Fairies and Elves (Fantasy Chronicles) OverviewA tiny glint of light floats on the breeze up ahead.A soft patter of laughter coaxes you to follow it, just over the hill to the edge of the woods. It must be your friend. But by the woods, the shadows fall. The trail you've been following seems now a tangle of brush, and the wind turns cold. Suddenly, laughter rings out, loud and harsh. You've been warned of the fair folk in these woods. For hundreds of years, people all over the world have told stories about fairies and elves. Some of these creatures are tiny charmers, like Tinker Bell. Some rule powerful realms, like Galadriel from The Lord of the Rings. Others weave terrible spells. Learn all about these magical beings who have fascinated people since ancient times.

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Santopia - Book One: Santa & the Lost Princess Review

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Santopia - Book One: Santa & the Lost Princess ReviewFar north, in the magical realm of Santopia, the current Santa has a new son. The Wizard issues a prophesy for this new heir to the kingdom, which says baby Nicky will marry the first girl born after him.
But over in the kingdom of Drear, the Countess is nearly about to give birth. After hearing the prophesy, she induces labor and is pleased when her daughter, Dazzle is born. That is, until she learns another couple has also given birth to a daughter, who may have been born before Dazzle.
Upsetting the Countess of Drear is never a good idea, so this poor couple needs to do something quickly before they and their new daughter lose their lives. Escape is dangerous and nearly impossible, and intrigue and treachery abound.
This story is set at Christmas, and is full of colorful holiday imagery. Many of the Santa traditions are included, making the story feel real. But one thing I found a little confusing was the different races at Santopia that all ended in "elves" - Gelves, Trelves, etc.
I enjoyed this story, and found myself cheering for the young couple to save themselves and their daughter. But I have to admit I was a little disappointed in the ending, which left the story at an obvious cliff-hanger. If you love Santa and Christmas, I think you'll enjoy this fast-paced and fun tale.
Reviewer: Alice BergerSantopia - Book One: Santa & the Lost Princess OverviewSanta has a new son, and it's immediately prophesied that the next girl born after the day-old Prince Nicky will grow up to be his Queen.Soon after Nicky's birth, the Baroness von Drear gives birth to a baby girl, but when she discovers that a girl was born to a peasant family just hours before her own, she sets out to kill the baby girl and her family.

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Night Elves: Wicked Pleasures Review

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Night Elves: Wicked Pleasures ReviewI didn't find this to be an especially memorable book. The plot was weak and the sex scenes were pretty tame for an erotica.
The heroine wasn't as freaked out as she should have been, and she was pretty accepting of her situation and her relationship with the hero too quickly. Then, suddenly, she develops this incredible power because she's a descendant (reincarnation?) of one of their ancients? Where did that come from? And, while there was sex in this book, I would not say it was "erotic".
It ended with the implication that there would be a second book, but I was so unimpressed by this one that I won't be buying the sequel. Maybe borrowing it from the library or a friend, but not buying.Night Elves: Wicked Pleasures OverviewNight Elves - Wicked Pleasures By Nelissa DonovanBook 1 in the Night Elves seriesSelena DeLaPava is just out for a little fun at her best friend's grad party. But 'fun' can't quite describe how terribly wrong the night goes. One minute she's gyrating in a circle of body-painted ancient history grads, and the next she's flat on her back, buck naked, under a bright summer sun with an equally nude golden god looming over her—commanding her to pleasure herself, and she is compelled to obey. Serosen Isil-Gan, high prince of the Night Elves, finds her—deliciously naked, and fully enchanted by his licentious cousin. Knowing that it is forbidden to bring humans to Tir na n-Og, Serosen liberates the maid, only to realize too late, that there is much more to the lusty Terran than meets the eye...

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The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies (A Golden Classic) Review

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The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies (A Golden Classic) ReviewThis was my favorite book as a child. I have been waiting for it to be reprinted for several years. I bought several to give away, as it makes a wonderful gift for a child or expectant parents. When the box arrived, yesterday, it was indeed a glorious day! Buy it before they sell out again.The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies (A Golden Classic) OverviewTHIS WHIMSICAL AND charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies, bargain with pixies, and frolic under the moon with Jane Werner's fantastic selection of "wee folk" tales, masterfully illustrated by Garth Williams.

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Armageddon: The Battle of Darkening Skies Review

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Armageddon: The Battle of Darkening Skies ReviewI found Armageddon: The Battle of Darkening Skies to be an interesting read.
Like most people, I am a fan of many different media platforms and genres, and I feel that this book contains influences from a variety of sources. A quick glance at the book's cover might give you the impression that it is a manga comic, rather than a fantasy novel. But, the beauty of Armageddon is that while it is by and large a fantasy novel, it also infuses some characteristics of Asian manga and RPG's.
All I've got to say is, it's about time that we find ninjas in a fantasy novel!!!
As far as the plot is concerned, it is a fairly straightforward good vs. evil adventure story. The main character, Turim - who is half elf and half human - decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Knight of the Hawk to help defend his homeland against the evil Dragon Army. While on a mission to a far off island, he uncovers some evidence that his homeland is in grave danger. He then proceeds to make his way back home to give warning of the impending threat. Along the way, Turim meets up with a wide variety of characters that are willing to provide him assistance on his journey.
Some of the characters found in Armageddon feel like they could have been plucked from an installment of Final Fantasy; whereas, others have roots in some of the more classical fantasy sources. This mix of characters provides a familiar, yet fresh, take on the fantasy genre.
All in all, I think Armageddon: The Battle of Darkening Skies is a fun, satisfying beginning to a series of novels. It is by no means perfect, but its shortcomings can be overlooked due to an entertaining cast of characters, as well as the illustrations Mr. Tibke has inserted throughout the book.
If, for nothing else, it's at least worth a quick read to find ninjas battling dragons!Armageddon: The Battle of Darkening Skies OverviewCompelling and exhilarating, Armageddon: The Battle of Darkening Skies begins the absorbing, mesmerizing account of the world of Armageddon. The far-off planet of Caball is a fascinating fusion of fantasy with a hint of steam technology and is said to be close to the Heavens. Caball is in an age of swords and armor, castles and knights, and, unfortunately, war. After centuries of hibernation, the hauntingly evil Chromaback dragons arise, conquering a vast part of the world with the backing of three great lords of sorcery. In response, the Shiningscale dragons awake, ally themselves with the last remnants of good, and brace themselves to defend all that is right.In the beginning of an epic battle of good vs. evil, Turim Gliderlance, the valiant Knight of the Hawk and half-elf, is sent to the island of Ys, and uncovers a terrible danger. His purpose, and that of his new companions, is to return home to warn the Knights of the Hawk before the Battle of Darkening Skies erupts. Striving against incredible odds, the heroes will be tested beyond belief in their unforgettable quest to defeat the extraordinary dangers awaiting their every turn.

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The Doom Guardian: Chronicles of Cambrea Review

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The Doom Guardian: Chronicles of Cambrea ReviewOn the Kindle, it's hard to judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, though, when an author is particularly attentive to detail, you can judge a book by its epigraph. Julie Ann Dawson is one of those authors, and her novel The Doom Guardian is a book packed with such detail that a re-read may be in order. But first things first-turn to the first page after the copyright and you'll find this:
This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to persons living, dead, or undead is coincidental, and, truthfully, quite odd.
Now I don't mention this because it's central to the plot-if you remember that blurb I posted a really long time ago promising to get this review up a really long time ago (right...sorry about that), you'll know that this first book in the Chronicles of Cambrea series is populated by a whole host of humans, vampires, human-vampire hybrids called dhampirs, dwarves, elves, necromancers, spell-casters, capricious deities and the calculating priests who serve them. What the little disclaimer does do is hint at the author's sense of humor and exception attention to detail-two things that can never hurt in speculative fiction.
After that eerie little message to the reader, Dawson jumps right into the story: describing in gory detail a hideous birth scene in which our heroine Nadia dreams of a woman "tied down to the massive stone altar, screaming the scream of a woman about to give birth to some hell spawn from the deepest pits of the lower planes." On first read, I thought that was some sort of really elaborate simile, but I guess I didn't read the blurb closely enough myself, because our author means it literally.
Dawson doesn't mess around: her description is rich and, at times, gruesomely vivid, but with a plotline as twisted (and I mean that in every way) as The Doom Guardian`s, there's no room for extended metaphors. Step aside, English majors-we have a real storyteller in town.
What particularly interested me about the novel is its aspects of fantastical polytheism-Dawson does an excellent job drawing a society of many religions, where the gods actually answer your prayers (not often in the way you'd like-just ask the dwarf trapped in a stalagmite cage), and priests mediate between necromancers and cults of assassins. When it comes to our heroine Nadia, I get a sort of Constantine and The Lies of Locke Lamora (see Scott Lynch) vibe-some exorcisms, plus some corpses, plus some shadowy cults. And that's just fine with me.
Final Verdict:
D&D fans attention! Be not thrown off by the entrance of "chaos diamonds" into the story. In The Doom Guardian, Dawson fills a fully engaging society with an interesting cast of all the fantasy creatures of myth, legend, and nightmare. When it comes to pinning this story down to a genre, science fiction certainly isn't it (if you want your "magic" founded in quantum mechanics, look elsewhere). The Doom Guardian is closer to fantasy than anything else, with a little horror tucked in for good measure.
Reading Time: One month, for a college student between research conferences.
Availability: $4.99 in the Kindle store is, in my book (err, blog, I guess) still a little steep. I'd suggest sending yourself a sample and seeing how you like the first 500 locations before handing over your crisp green Lincolns.The Doom Guardian: Chronicles of Cambrea OverviewFor centuries, the Spirit Wall has protected the world from the terrible powers of the undead god Vagruth. But now the Spirit Wall has begun to crumble, and with it the only thing preventing the world from becoming overrun by undead hordes. Meanwhile, the demonic Felsworn seek to take advantage of the chaos and enact their own plans. In a world fractured by politics, greed, and apathy, fate will unite three unlikely heroes to save the Spirit Wall from destruction.Nadia Gareth knows all too well the evils that lurk in the hearts of the Vagruth's minions, the Necromancers. Nadia walks the land as a dhampir, a cursed thing trapped between the worlds of the living and the dead as a result of the Necromancers' vile experiments. Yet her curse also gives her the strength she needs to combat the forces that seek to turn everything around her into an undead waste. But this is one fight that may be too much for her to handle alone. Darseidon Stonecleaver survived the War of Reckoning, and now journeys to the Mouth of Chaos to retrieve the Chaos Diamond, the one thing powerful enough to save the Spirit Wall from destruction. As he enters his Twilight, the aging dwarf knows it isn't a matter of if he will die, but when. He can only hope to complete his last mission before it is too late. Nigel Stormthorn just wants to escape town with his stolen gems, but finds himself caught up in events that may determine the fate of the world. As his survival instincts wage war against his meddlesome empathy, he discovers that perhaps his gems are of less value than the secret that resides within him.

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The Family Thing Review

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The Family Thing ReviewThe Family Thing is an awesome book. I read it from cover to cover. Shook is very creative and he is able to get the reader to not want to put the book down. I want all of my friends and family to read The Family Thing because of the interesting journey the book takes you on.The Family Thing OverviewDave and Brenda Brentwood are spending the summer with their Uncle Rob and Aunt Caryn in North Carolina. But the trip won't be all fun and games. There has been a monster trapped in a cave on the Brentwood property for over seventy years. After all those years, someone is trying to open up the cave. If their uncle can prevent the cave from being opened, they'll all have a nice quiet summer. If he can't then the family would have a terrible battle on their hands, and Brenda, twelve and Dave, eight, will truly find out what it means to be part of the family thing

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The Keepers of Elenath Review

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The Keepers of Elenath ReviewSoon after I started this book, I could easily tell it was Bradburn's first novel. The beginning of the plot was confusing: it revealed something awfully quickly, and I couldn't discern the direction of the storyline at all. These starting events were necessary, but could have been written better. About 100 pages in, the story took a solid form and I began to enjoy it. I was a little disappointed when there wasn't too much of the training-in-secret-practices scene that I always enjoy, but it looks as if that will come in the second book. I noticed that many terms were used a few times too many ("former princess," for example) in a short space of time. Overall, the plot and characters steadily improved as the book progressed.
What this means to a Christian: There are many people in the world who call themselves Christians. Many actually are, but some may not have a true understanding. It is the job of those who do to give them, and everyone else, the truth, and an opportunity to know Christ.The Keepers of Elenath OverviewEvil is stirring in Elenath. A rapid chain of events: a righteous king's murder, a dark queen's seizure of the throne, and the stirring of ancient peoples opens a new chapter in Elenath's history. Dark powers seek to control all and a bare few stand against the sinister forces. At the center of the tempest lies Gwaeron, princess of Anirum. Secrets surround her true identity, and the strange gifts she is capable of are sought after by both sides of the silent war. Another evil haunting the land of Elenath; sweeping from the northwestern wasteland to Anirum's eastern coast is the dreaded eves fornost. Hearts of human, elf, etel, and gnome will turnfor good or evil. And the worst is yet to come.

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The Time Entity Trilogy (Heaven's Jewel, The Eternity Stone, Futures Sown) Review

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The Time Entity Trilogy (Heaven's Jewel, The Eternity Stone, Futures Sown) ReviewI liked the interesting characters and settings and this is a unique version of time travel. It has a lot of symbolism and philosophy mixed with the action.Besides being one of the better sci-fi books I have read I like the relationships between the siblings. I have twin siblings and they definitely acted like this when we were growing up. It's like I got to reminisce. They are all striving to prove themselves and cope with difficulty. They have the normal arguments especially with relatives close in age.The kids in this book have responsibility and act with independence, but their elders are still in the background so it's like they have some supervision. That's not true in a lot of kids books. The whole story spans three generations. The grandchildren of the original characters have the most adventures but the older characters are still active in the last two books. This would appeal to a range of readers. I think kids would like it. I am forty-seven and I liked it.The Time Entity Trilogy (Heaven's Jewel, The Eternity Stone, Futures Sown) OverviewHeaven's Jewel: Aaron, Patrick, and Christine Wallace are trying to find a way home after surviving the plane crash that killed their parents and marooned them on a mysterious island.Thanks to the manipulative antics of the Time Entity, their quest will take many months and span many lands.Their journey is full of the unexpected.However, events such as encountering trolls and dragons in a magical garden, seeking the mythical Spidersong to free Jewel Trees from a curse, visiting a futuristic city, sailing beneath the Glacier of Dreams, and witnessing the birth of the Time Entity are nothing compared to the surprise of discovering that their actions hold the key to the survival of all of mankind.The Eternity Stone: As the time nears for the people of the planet to take refuge in the protected place known as Heaven's Jewel, the exact location of the mysterious island is as yet unknown.In order to buy time, the four grandchildren of the original travelers search for the Eternity Stone, the only object capable of stopping time worldwide.However, before the search for the stone can even begin, the four are called upon to tackle a set of challenges on Elmara Lodés in which they must survive encounters with phantasms, gooleegungs, and other foul creatures.Amidst the many twists and turns of their journey, the new travelers form unusual alliances and make difficult decisions that actually end up changing the events of the past for their ancestors.Once the stone is found, they must piece together an unusual puzzle in order to finally locate the safe haven for mankind.Futures Sown: What if Spidersong and the Jewel Trees never existed?Events might have taken a very different turn, and the place of refuge for mankind might never exist.In this final segment of the Time Entity Trilogy, the travelers must once again face a series of difficult and bizarre challenges in order to finally secure the safe haven.With the Time Entity still engaged in his quest to outmaneuver Death, the double twins once again traverse the Circles of Time to lay the foundation for the future.Joined by new friends, and familiar faces, their path takes them to a valley of clouds, through a deserted underwater city, and into a realm riddled by fire tornadoes and earth tremors.They must also pass an unusual test in a candy factory in order to complete their quest to locate the seeds to plant the Jewel Trees.Similar to their bargain to obtain the Eternity Stone, the travelers once again feel conflicted when called upon to help create Mirrorseed, the evil fortress of elf enchantments and experiments.However, under the guidance of the Fate Entity, they are eventually able to understand that even some very unpleasant things are meant to be. Timeline ofKey Events2010: The plane crash maroons Aaron, Patrick,and Christine on the island.2036: The original travelers pay a visit to RuinFoster's mother.2077: The double twins begin their own adventuresin Elmara Lodés.2089: The migration to the island begins.2115: The last of the settlers make it to Heaven'sJewel, and the Doorway in the Sea closes.6051: The Historian welcomes Aaron, Patrick, andChristine on their first visit to Heaven's Jewel.

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Guardians of the Gate: books 1 and 2 Review

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Guardians of the Gate: books 1 and 2 ReviewCheck out the cool trailer to learn about what the book is about!Guardians of the Gate: books 1 and 2 Overviewby Ami Blackwelder http://amiblackwelder.blogspot.comGuardians of the Gate: Novel 1, The Gate of Lake Forest is an elven paranormal romance. Michael Cole is an ordinary teenage soccer player at Green Mountain High in Colorado, but when Evelyn enters his life, his passion for her draws him into the quiet Colorado forests where he discovers a world that has been hidden for fifty thousand years. It is where he learns why their love is forbidden and when wolves from her world enter his, danger is always close behind him.The sequel is Guardians of the gate, Novel 2, Prisoners of Pride. If you would like to download the eBook, please go to kindle or nookIf you would like to order the PDF directly from the author, please e-mail her at touch-of-grace@hotmail.com ORIGINAL COVER ARTWORK.With the passion of Twilight, the adventure of Lord of the Rings, and the magic of Harry Potter.Read what is now a scribd HOTLIST and over 200 downloads in its first month!

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Agents And Adepts Review

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Agents And Adepts ReviewThis sixteen story collection introduces readers to a fabulous fantasy author who effortlessly creates realms so magical that readers will finish AGENTS AND ADEPTS in one sitting (this reviewer broke her rule of a tale or two a day over a couple of weeks). Each contribution insures that characters, including mythological and personification of planets and animals, seem very genuine. An added bonus is that several entries provide a delightful glimpse into the wizard world of the CRYSTAL THRONE. If the quality of these short stories is any indication of the novel, this reviewer will compete with other readers to obtain a copy.
Using humor that is rarely seen in the typical save the world or die genre, Kathryn Sullivan furbishes a wonderful book that makes fantasy seem real, fun to read, and entertaining. Just set aside a few hours because the exploits of the twins and others will make the audience complete in one delightfully entertaining sitting. Ms. Sullivan is an adept (and I am not her agent) worth reading.
Harriet KlausnerAgents And Adepts OverviewFrom EPPIE winner Kathryn Sullivan, sixteen stories of magic and offworld adventure. Here you'll find tales of wizards training apprentices and interstellar operatives protecting more primitive worlds. How one university copes with a student from very far away, and where do some wizards get their supplies? These are stories of agents of change and adepts in more than magic. Gathered here also are several tales from the Land of the award-winning The Crystal Throne from both the far past and the near present: "And Softly Follow," where a young man whose dreams foretell the future contacts the wizard Calada for help; "Horsefeathers," the story of a young girl who can talk with animals sent to find the feather of a horse; and "The Windkin," where tradition and love of knowledge clash.

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