- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Norn Publishing (4 Oct 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0981332021
- ISBN-13: 978-0981332024
- Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 2.2 x 0.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,864,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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She gave up everything to become a Salbine Sister, member of a religious order of powerful female mages. But when Maddy nearly dies while trying to draw forth elemental fire, she learns that Salbine has withdrawn from her the gifts every sister works to master. Feeling trapped in an order to which she no longer has any right to belong and believing herself unworthy of the love of Lillian, one of the most powerful mages in the sisterhood, Maddy begs the abbess to let her travel to another monastery to research her condition.
On her journey, Maddy's faith in both herself and Salbine are tested to their limits. When she attempts to draw fire and fails horribly, frightened townsfolk throw Maddy into prison. Fearing that the abbess will never learn her fate and rescue her, Maddy resigns herself to a short and brutal life.
The only bright spot in Maddy's existence is Emmey, the pickpocket with whom she shares a cell. Through her and the steadfast love of Lillian, Maddy learns that Salbine's purpose is not always the same for everyone, and that love and compassion are more valuable than magic.
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Format:Paperback
Maddy leaves her lover and her family when she feels the calling to become a Salbine Sister. The Salbine Sisters are a religious order living in a monastery of females able to draw the elements. Maddy, although called to the order, is unable to draw fire at her training session. She is what is known as `malflowed'. She questions her calling and her reason for staying at the order. She leaves her lover Lillian to find out why Salbine has denied her the gift every other sister is granted. Her journey to another monastery ends in disaster when Maddy is imprisoned as an imposter and thrown into a cell with an eight year old thief, Emmey. Maddy prays to Salbine every day that she will be rescued. Maddy and Emmey become fast friends and Maddy discovers that she does have a purpose in life to serve Salbine even though she is malflowed.
This is a terrific book book, one that I couldn't put down. The story just flows along so quickly that the end came all too soon. Truly a wonderful book. I sincerely hope there will be a sequel with more from The Salbine Sisters and the lives of Maddy, Lillian and Emmey.
This is a terrific book book, one that I couldn't put down. The story just flows along so quickly that the end came all too soon. Truly a wonderful book. I sincerely hope there will be a sequel with more from The Salbine Sisters and the lives of Maddy, Lillian and Emmey.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A fantastic read!
8 Mar 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
What a wonderful book. I enjoyed it so much, that as soon as I finished reading it, I immediately started to read it again. Sarah has built a new and interesting world where young girls can find themselves called to serve as Sisters of Salbine. When they enter the order, they learn how to draw on and use the elements. The book follows Maddy, who has left her family and all she knew to become a Sister of Salbine, who is sure in the knowledge that she's where she's meant to be. Her relationship with the outwardly irascible, yet inwardly shy Lillian, an older Mistress of the order, is bringing her joy. Especially when, after a few stumbles, they work out that they both want more from the other than just a bed partner. All this changes however, when she suffers a crisis of faith after she discovers she can't draw on the elements, which sets her apart from all other Sisters. This prompts her to travel to another monastery to research her condition and hopefully gain an understanding of her place in the world. Little does she know how life changing the journey will be.
Maddy and Lillian are wonderfully written, their budding romance is wonderful, as is the way Maddy can see right past Lillian's gruff exterior. Sarah has given us a wonderful cast of supporting characters and a story that engrosses you from the start. I really like the way Sarah writes, she doesn't bombard you with huge passages of facts and data in setting up this new world, but masterfully weaves snippets of important history and information throughout the story. The Salbine Sisters has everything you would want, at heart a romance but liberally laced with adventure, humour and character growth that has you cheering them on. It's a complete story with no threads left hanging, yet there are some intriguing elements of the story that call out for another book, I'd love to read more in the story of Maddy and Lillian and the Salbine Sisters.
Thank you for giving us such a great book Sarah :)
Maddy and Lillian are wonderfully written, their budding romance is wonderful, as is the way Maddy can see right past Lillian's gruff exterior. Sarah has given us a wonderful cast of supporting characters and a story that engrosses you from the start. I really like the way Sarah writes, she doesn't bombard you with huge passages of facts and data in setting up this new world, but masterfully weaves snippets of important history and information throughout the story. The Salbine Sisters has everything you would want, at heart a romance but liberally laced with adventure, humour and character growth that has you cheering them on. It's a complete story with no threads left hanging, yet there are some intriguing elements of the story that call out for another book, I'd love to read more in the story of Maddy and Lillian and the Salbine Sisters.
Thank you for giving us such a great book Sarah :)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Recommended . . . this was a lovely read
21 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback
Sarah Ettritch's new novel is one of those stories that sneaks up on you, snuggles in close, and seduces you into reading just a few more pages before you put it down. The words flow so easily and so sweetly on the page that you're halfway through it before you realise the house is quiet, the news is muted on TV, and everybody else has long since gone to bed.
This is lesbian romance at its finest, with characters who are so wonderfully alive that you can't help but fall in love with them from the very first page. Rarely do I come across a character who so completely, so instantaneously, and so effortlessly makes such a lasting connection with me as I found myself enjoying with Maddy. She's honest and genuine, both a loving friend and a friendly lover. Even though she's involved in a May-December romance with Lillian, their love never feels cliched or tenuous.
This is lesbian romance at its finest, with characters who are so wonderfully alive that you can't help but fall in love with them from the very first page. Rarely do I come across a character who so completely, so instantaneously, and so effortlessly makes such a lasting connection with me as I found myself enjoying with Maddy. She's honest and genuine, both a loving friend and a friendly lover. Even though she's involved in a May-December romance with Lillian, their love never feels cliched or tenuous.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A very enjoyable read
18 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed 'The Salbine Sisters'. Sarah Ettritch created an interesting world and two very likeable heroines.
The dynamic between Maddy and Lillian is captivating and often enough really funny.
These two are so different that they are a perfect fit for each other.
Emmey, the pickpocket is a nice addition to the story.
The focus on the character development is a big bonus from my point of view.
The worldbuilding is well done and well thought through.
Honestly, once started I couldn't put the book down. This one is a keeper.
Well done, Sarah Ettritch. And pretty please: I want to read more about Maddy and Lillian.
The dynamic between Maddy and Lillian is captivating and often enough really funny.
These two are so different that they are a perfect fit for each other.
Emmey, the pickpocket is a nice addition to the story.
The focus on the character development is a big bonus from my point of view.
The worldbuilding is well done and well thought through.
Honestly, once started I couldn't put the book down. This one is a keeper.
Well done, Sarah Ettritch. And pretty please: I want to read more about Maddy and Lillian.
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