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""Writing under the pseudonym Lee Carroll, Carol Goodman ("Arcadia Falls"; "The Night Villa") and her husband, poet Lee Slonimsky, launch an urban fantasy series with an unusual heroine. Fans of Charles de Lint and Mercedes Lackey should enjoy this vibrant addition to the urban fantasy genre."
"--Library Journal
""In "Black Swan Rising "Lee Carroll creates an unsuspected Manhattan touched by magic, and reinvents the epic quest in a startling contemporary way. It's Pandora's Box turned cybernetic!"
--Eric Ormsby
"Clever and assured, with an authentic NYC setting."
"--Kirkus Reviews "on "Black Swan Rising"
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The first novel in a thrilling and original dark urban fantasy that's excited readers everywhere!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Black Swan Rising is the first book in a dark urban fantasy series. It's written by a husband and wife team, which seems to work in its favour. Carol is the novelist, and Lee is a poet, and his influence shows in the writing.
The main character, Garet Jones, is in her 20s, and dealing with problems - she has an elderly father, and they are struggling with debts in a failing economy. When she discovers an unusual silver box to which she seems to have connections, she agrees to try to open it. From this point on, she starts to find her world shifting. She's introduced to the world of fey, meets goblins, a dragon and a vampire, and comes face to face with the demons of Dispair and Discord.
As a keen YA reader, I expected this to be similar to most other paranormal romance books out there, but it has a more adult feel to it. There is a lot of fantasy, and yet at the same time it seems to remain grounded in the real world. Garet takes time to come to terms with her discoveries, and she takes the reader with her. In addition, the characters aren't black and white - there's always that sense that some may not be what they seem, and should not be trusted.
Of course some of the ideas and characters have been done before, I think a totally unique book in this crowded genre is impossible. However, the overall story line is something I haven't come across before, and there are some great character creations.
It's a fast paced book, with plenty of details, story threads and characters throughout. Whilst I needed to know what would happen, I was sad to finish and leave the world. Thankfully the 2nd book is already published, so I will be returning soon.
For fans of urban fantasy, this is highly recommended.
The main character, Garet Jones, is in her 20s, and dealing with problems - she has an elderly father, and they are struggling with debts in a failing economy. When she discovers an unusual silver box to which she seems to have connections, she agrees to try to open it. From this point on, she starts to find her world shifting. She's introduced to the world of fey, meets goblins, a dragon and a vampire, and comes face to face with the demons of Dispair and Discord.
As a keen YA reader, I expected this to be similar to most other paranormal romance books out there, but it has a more adult feel to it. There is a lot of fantasy, and yet at the same time it seems to remain grounded in the real world. Garet takes time to come to terms with her discoveries, and she takes the reader with her. In addition, the characters aren't black and white - there's always that sense that some may not be what they seem, and should not be trusted.
Of course some of the ideas and characters have been done before, I think a totally unique book in this crowded genre is impossible. However, the overall story line is something I haven't come across before, and there are some great character creations.
It's a fast paced book, with plenty of details, story threads and characters throughout. Whilst I needed to know what would happen, I was sad to finish and leave the world. Thankfully the 2nd book is already published, so I will be returning soon.
For fans of urban fantasy, this is highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm part of the Transworld Book Group!' I was sent this book to review by Transworld.
This is the first book of a trilogy that is a thrilling dark and compelling urban fantasy written by Lee Carroll which is the pseudonym for award-winning novelist Carol Goodman and her poet husband Lee Slonimsky.
The book centers around our heroine Garet James a New York jeweller who specialises in making medallions from signet rings. Garet is a likeable character and your soon drawn into her life and all the unusual happenings that occur following her opening a silver box that she's been given. Has she done the right thing by opening the box? Only time will tell. Set in the present, Garet finds out about her ancsetors and the meaning of 'the Watchtower' and how it affects her.
Who is the mysterious Will Hughes and what are his motives? Garet is drawn to him but who wouldn't be.
With hints of history dating back to Elizabethan and Shakespearan times, mythical and magical characters, vampires, romance and mystery this book has it all and delivers it well. It's well written, at times poetic, descriptive and keeps you engrossed from the first page until the last. I didn't want it to end but yet I wanted to find out what happened. The only good thing is that I don't have long to wait for the second book as it's already out (The Watchtower).
This book lays the foundation for the trilogy and I can't wait to get my hands on The Watchtower, the second book in the trilogy. For anyone interested in urban fantasy books this is the book for you.
This is the first book of a trilogy that is a thrilling dark and compelling urban fantasy written by Lee Carroll which is the pseudonym for award-winning novelist Carol Goodman and her poet husband Lee Slonimsky.
The book centers around our heroine Garet James a New York jeweller who specialises in making medallions from signet rings. Garet is a likeable character and your soon drawn into her life and all the unusual happenings that occur following her opening a silver box that she's been given. Has she done the right thing by opening the box? Only time will tell. Set in the present, Garet finds out about her ancsetors and the meaning of 'the Watchtower' and how it affects her.
Who is the mysterious Will Hughes and what are his motives? Garet is drawn to him but who wouldn't be.
With hints of history dating back to Elizabethan and Shakespearan times, mythical and magical characters, vampires, romance and mystery this book has it all and delivers it well. It's well written, at times poetic, descriptive and keeps you engrossed from the first page until the last. I didn't want it to end but yet I wanted to find out what happened. The only good thing is that I don't have long to wait for the second book as it's already out (The Watchtower).
This book lays the foundation for the trilogy and I can't wait to get my hands on The Watchtower, the second book in the trilogy. For anyone interested in urban fantasy books this is the book for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been reading this over the past few nights and may have stayed up a bit later than I should have a couple of times. I have really, really enjoyed this book and will definitely be getting the next book in the series. It was beautifully written, with just enough description to sketch a picture for you and draw you in. I loved the whole concept of it, with all the different Fey and the tale of Garet's mother. I enjoyed the way the story enfolded and the way you kept finding out more pieces of the puzzle. I was intrigued by all the different characters that were introduced and would love to see more in the next book. The way Garet's abilities grew was fascinating too. I especially enjoyed reading about the auras. They were so well described that I found myself imagining what they would look like on people that I know.
Towards the end of the book, I glanced to see how many pages were left and was worried to see that I was nearly finished. I was worried that it wouldn't be wrapped up by the end. It was, of course, and very well too. Not rushed at all - there was even time to tidy up a few loose ends and add a gentle teaser into the next book. Which as I said, I'm definitely going to be getting.
Towards the end of the book, I glanced to see how many pages were left and was worried to see that I was nearly finished. I was worried that it wouldn't be wrapped up by the end. It was, of course, and very well too. Not rushed at all - there was even time to tidy up a few loose ends and add a gentle teaser into the next book. Which as I said, I'm definitely going to be getting.
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