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"A rich, vivid, historical fantasy and a tremendously assured first novel" --Philip Reeve
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A gripping tale of cunning young criminals, notorious thieves and a ruthless barbarian assassin set in Constantinople in the Dark Ages. The breath-taking second title in Katy Moran's Bloodline series.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
My teenage daughter enjoyed this book very much, and thinks it was as good as the original Bloodline book
17 Jan 2010
Format:Paperback
My daughter [now 15] loved the first book in this series, `Bloodline', which was about the life of the young boy Essa and his battles with the Wolf Clan in Mercia, set during the English Dark Ages [c640 AD]. This book `Bloodline Rising' is the sequel, and it starts off without any of the characters from the first book, as it follows the adventures of Cai, Essa's young son. Known as 'The Ghost', Cai is the fastest and most cunning young criminal in Constantinople. Skilled at lying and deceit, he can twist the minds of men, often bending them to his will. He thinks he is both invisible and invincible. But then fate strikes a blow, and Cai finds himself a slave aboard a ship bound towards Britain - on his way back to the country from which his barbarian parents fled, so long ago. As Cai sharpens his skills of subterfuge and persuasion, war threatens, and he must choose: will he use his phenomenal talents for good, or evil?
These books are aimed squarely at older preteens and teenagers [typically 11+]. My daughter really enjoyed this Bloodline sequel, highly recommending it for the target audience and rating it 4* [a high score for her, where 5* are reserved for `My friend Walter' and `Alone on a wide wide sea']. Like the first Bloodline book this story also comes nicely to a full conclusion, rather than simply ending in a cliff-hanger for the next book in the series. My daughter reads 3 to 5 books a week, and present faves also include The Dresden File series, Nightmare Academy, The Rainbow Opera, The Ask and the Answer, and anything by Michael Morpurgo.
These books are aimed squarely at older preteens and teenagers [typically 11+]. My daughter really enjoyed this Bloodline sequel, highly recommending it for the target audience and rating it 4* [a high score for her, where 5* are reserved for `My friend Walter' and `Alone on a wide wide sea']. Like the first Bloodline book this story also comes nicely to a full conclusion, rather than simply ending in a cliff-hanger for the next book in the series. My daughter reads 3 to 5 books a week, and present faves also include The Dresden File series, Nightmare Academy, The Rainbow Opera, The Ask and the Answer, and anything by Michael Morpurgo.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Bloodline Rising follows this family of Dark Age Britons into another generation. The first told the story of Essa, a boy who could take animal form in visions. Cai is his son and his abilities are very different, but the spirituality is the same. Back in Britain and separated from his father, Cai becomes immersed in the politics of the time. Christianity is taking hold and the kingdoms of Northumbria and Mercia play a cat-and-mouse game for power. Both 7th century Britain and Constantinople rise vividly for the reader through Moran's prose, which has great strength and power but is never too dense.
It's difficult to write accurately about history - especially a period with sparse sources such as this one - but also to create charismatic yet non-achronistic characters and maintain pace in the narrative, but Moran does it with ease. Cai's struggles in his relationships with others, his insecurities and resentments, are immediately recognisable to any reader, and are tremendously sympathetic, but he never appears out of time or place. This is probably down to the supernatural element, which is subtle, but roots Cai deeply into a time when nature was still a real religious force and a metaphor for the cycle of life.
It's exciting, interesting, rich, and absolutely, thoroughly satisfying, and comes highly recommended.
It's difficult to write accurately about history - especially a period with sparse sources such as this one - but also to create charismatic yet non-achronistic characters and maintain pace in the narrative, but Moran does it with ease. Cai's struggles in his relationships with others, his insecurities and resentments, are immediately recognisable to any reader, and are tremendously sympathetic, but he never appears out of time or place. This is probably down to the supernatural element, which is subtle, but roots Cai deeply into a time when nature was still a real religious force and a metaphor for the cycle of life.
It's exciting, interesting, rich, and absolutely, thoroughly satisfying, and comes highly recommended.
Format:Hardcover
Cai can blend in anywhere - making him the perfect thief. He's known as the Ghost. He moves through the shadows and has amazing balance. He gives his loyalty to the King of Thieves, hoping one day to rule his world.
Now, his King gives him an impossible task. Cai does his best to retrieve the information requested. However, he hears more than he's supposed to. This information concerns his family, and he races back towards them.
In Cai's line of work, there's always a rival wanting to take you down. It happens at the worst possible time for Cai, and before he can figure out what's happening, his world goes black. When he awakes, he finds himself on a ship. He's headed to the very place from which his parents fled. Cai knows that he can't go back home, but he has to create the best future for himself.
Could the people his parents' fled from be part of his future?
This companion novel to BLOODLINE takes place twelve years after that first title. Cai's strong, bold, determined, stubborn, and impulsive. He has a unique sense of honor and loyalty. I loved the time period and the historical aspects of BLOODLINE RISING, but I couldn't quite connect with Cai in this story, which slightly lowered my enjoyment.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
Now, his King gives him an impossible task. Cai does his best to retrieve the information requested. However, he hears more than he's supposed to. This information concerns his family, and he races back towards them.
In Cai's line of work, there's always a rival wanting to take you down. It happens at the worst possible time for Cai, and before he can figure out what's happening, his world goes black. When he awakes, he finds himself on a ship. He's headed to the very place from which his parents fled. Cai knows that he can't go back home, but he has to create the best future for himself.
Could the people his parents' fled from be part of his future?
This companion novel to BLOODLINE takes place twelve years after that first title. Cai's strong, bold, determined, stubborn, and impulsive. He has a unique sense of honor and loyalty. I loved the time period and the historical aspects of BLOODLINE RISING, but I couldn't quite connect with Cai in this story, which slightly lowered my enjoyment.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
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A worthy sequel
Bloodline Rising is the sequel to Katy Moran's first book, Bloodline. Like the first, it is historical fiction, with a hint of fantasy/magic. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Diment
Great continuation
Having read the first one in the series (thank you Vine for that one as well), I was looking forward to this one as well. Read more
Published 23 months ago by SJSmith
Better Than Book One
Bloodline Rising is Moran's second instalment in the series. Having read the first offering I am tempted to say that this latest book is of a higher quality than the first. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by H. Pierce
Interesting historical novel with a hint of magic...
This is the sequel to Bloodline, though you don't need to have read that to enjoy Bloodline Rising. It's a historical novel, with a hint of magic. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by S. P. Moses
Dull and disjointed
"A gripping tale of cunning young criminals, notorious thieves and a ruthless barbarian assassin set in Constantinople in the Dark Ages. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by Ren
A Decent Middle Step
For those familiar with the prequel, Bloodline Rising proves to be a very satisfying next step in the story. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by S. Porter
Great character and historical settings
I hadn't read the previous novel when I picked this up and that didn't effect my enjoyment in any way. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by Mr. Gareth I. Davies
Couldn't put it down....
I read this book in 2 days with a 14 month old to look after! A great sequel, can't wait for book 3.
Published on 15 May 2009 by Racheylou
A Good Read
This is an entertaining book which is rich in historical detail about the dark ages. It doesn't present like a history lesson though and is well worth a read. Read more
Published on 29 April 2009 by debbie8355
Rich and evocative writing isn't quite enough
Moran's prose is rich, detailed and evocative of this historical period and Cai's narration is convincing and authentic. Read more
Published on 27 April 2009 by quippe
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