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Epic struggles as a young woman comes of age in the Forgotten Realms® world...
Nendawen the Hunter has accepted Hweilan’s sacrifice and claimed her as one of his. Now she must learn to truly become a hunter so that she may take on the powers of Nendawen and avenge her family. But while Nendawen’s faithful forge the young woman into a brutal killer, the undead forces of Jagen Ghen have found a way into Nendawen’s sanctuary in the Feywild.
Following in the footsteps of such masterworks of setting as The Wheel of Time and Shannara, the Chosen of Nendawen series is a deftly detailed fantasy that sucks readers in and leaves them eager for more.
Nendawen the Hunter has accepted Hweilan’s sacrifice and claimed her as one of his. Now she must learn to truly become a hunter so that she may take on the powers of Nendawen and avenge her family. But while Nendawen’s faithful forge the young woman into a brutal killer, the undead forces of Jagen Ghen have found a way into Nendawen’s sanctuary in the Feywild.
Following in the footsteps of such masterworks of setting as The Wheel of Time and Shannara, the Chosen of Nendawen series is a deftly detailed fantasy that sucks readers in and leaves them eager for more.
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Hand it to this awesome writer!
24 Dec 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When it comes to any type of trilogy, we normally wait until all three books are out.
Why? Because we read so many different types of genres, that if we have to wait an entire year to read the next book, we may forget key points of the previous. Just how we roll.
But after staring and hungering for a solid fantasy novel, after trying numerous ones that were either run-of-the-mill or just not that enthralling, we decided with Sehestedt's 2nd that we couldn't wait any longer. Trust me, that's very unusual for us.
But after reading the terrific 1st novel, we eagerly ate up this fantastic 2nd. Most 'middle novels' are not that good. Hand of the Hunter is not one of those! Only being the slightest shade of not being as good as the 1st, Hand of the Hunter is still, far and away, a major fantasy and storytelling success all its own. The gods and demons of these books are fresh, more natural seeming, kinda like Native American dark legend and lore. Think Clan of the Cave Bear, but with better writing, more fantastical fantasy-like men, monsters and animals.
Mark Sehestedt is brilliant at creating a fresh mythos the likes of what we haven't seen in fantasy in a long time. We love this more primitive, savage world he's created than the average fantasy novels. Instead of sprawling, gleaming castles and cities, Mark's stories are set more with the savagery of nature. The flora and fauna come brutally alive in his books. His pacing in his books are spot-on. We found it hard to put down.
The only bad thing about this book is that it left us with a major cliffhanger - and we have to wait an entire bloody year for its conclusion! (See, that's why we usually always wait until all three books are out!)
What also makes us sad is the fact that there is only one more book to go. The world and its environs that Sehestedt has created here could could on and on - and we really wished it would!
We can't talk highly enough about these two books. If you love fantasy with sweeping vistas and fantastical creatures, chock-full of action and adventure, (and even some great comedic lines thrown in for good measure!), then look no further. Book I and II of The Chosen of Nendawen will more than fill your fantasy escapism needs.
Why? Because we read so many different types of genres, that if we have to wait an entire year to read the next book, we may forget key points of the previous. Just how we roll.
But after staring and hungering for a solid fantasy novel, after trying numerous ones that were either run-of-the-mill or just not that enthralling, we decided with Sehestedt's 2nd that we couldn't wait any longer. Trust me, that's very unusual for us.
But after reading the terrific 1st novel, we eagerly ate up this fantastic 2nd. Most 'middle novels' are not that good. Hand of the Hunter is not one of those! Only being the slightest shade of not being as good as the 1st, Hand of the Hunter is still, far and away, a major fantasy and storytelling success all its own. The gods and demons of these books are fresh, more natural seeming, kinda like Native American dark legend and lore. Think Clan of the Cave Bear, but with better writing, more fantastical fantasy-like men, monsters and animals.
Mark Sehestedt is brilliant at creating a fresh mythos the likes of what we haven't seen in fantasy in a long time. We love this more primitive, savage world he's created than the average fantasy novels. Instead of sprawling, gleaming castles and cities, Mark's stories are set more with the savagery of nature. The flora and fauna come brutally alive in his books. His pacing in his books are spot-on. We found it hard to put down.
The only bad thing about this book is that it left us with a major cliffhanger - and we have to wait an entire bloody year for its conclusion! (See, that's why we usually always wait until all three books are out!)
What also makes us sad is the fact that there is only one more book to go. The world and its environs that Sehestedt has created here could could on and on - and we really wished it would!
We can't talk highly enough about these two books. If you love fantasy with sweeping vistas and fantastical creatures, chock-full of action and adventure, (and even some great comedic lines thrown in for good measure!), then look no further. Book I and II of The Chosen of Nendawen will more than fill your fantasy escapism needs.
Becoming the Hand of the Hunter
16 April 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Foreword: This review was written after having read the whole trilogy.
Scenario: While the book does begin with Hweilan fighting against Nar and a daemon, to save some unexpected people, this book is primarily about Hweilan becoming the Hand of Nendawen.
Cast: Hweilan, a group of nobles investigating the fall of Highwatch, the real of Nendawen, and the daemons themselves.
Storyline: As already mentioned this book is more about Hweilan becoming the Hand of Nendawen in the Feywild. Thus the majority of the book is about the trials she had to go through to become the hand of a primordial being. As to be expected, it is neither pleasant nor sane. Sprinkled in between Hweilan's memories is the actual progression of Hweilan saving some nobles who wished to investigate the fall of Highwatch (guess they did not read the first book ;) and instead wanted to get some first hand experience).
As to be expected the second book sets up the third book with its final battle.
Overall a great read reminding me never to sign up to work for a primordial demigod who likes to hunt and fight.
Scenario: While the book does begin with Hweilan fighting against Nar and a daemon, to save some unexpected people, this book is primarily about Hweilan becoming the Hand of Nendawen.
Cast: Hweilan, a group of nobles investigating the fall of Highwatch, the real of Nendawen, and the daemons themselves.
Storyline: As already mentioned this book is more about Hweilan becoming the Hand of Nendawen in the Feywild. Thus the majority of the book is about the trials she had to go through to become the hand of a primordial being. As to be expected, it is neither pleasant nor sane. Sprinkled in between Hweilan's memories is the actual progression of Hweilan saving some nobles who wished to investigate the fall of Highwatch (guess they did not read the first book ;) and instead wanted to get some first hand experience).
As to be expected the second book sets up the third book with its final battle.
Overall a great read reminding me never to sign up to work for a primordial demigod who likes to hunt and fight.
A great Squeal but read the first one first!
2 Nov 2011
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Like the title says make sure you read the first entry in the series. It's not that it's required it's just that the first book is also great!
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