- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books (Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312890567
- ISBN-13: 978-0312890568
- Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.5 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,279,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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THE DECK OF the fishing boat rolled beneath Zarien's feet, rocking and soothing him as it had every day of his life, since the moment he'd been hauled out of the sea where he had been born. Read the first page
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
From the previous book by Laura Resnick, titled "In Legend Born" we return to the land of Sileria. Josarian's second-in-command (and bloodbrother) is Tansen. He takes up where Josarian left off. Tansen must now lead the shallaheen and the Guardians against the waterlords.
Zarien is fourteen and one of the sea-born. He is chosen by the sea goddess, Sharifar, to seek out her new consort who currently dwells on land. Zarien does not know the name of the consort. He is only told to seek him out and return with him to the sea.
Mirabar "Sirana" is a prophetess. An Otherworldly demigod known only as "the Beckoner" informs her to be ready for a new Yahrdan. Her protector is an assassin named Najdan. The two will be major players in Tansen's plans.
Kiloran is an old waterlord. It was Kiloran that summoned the White Dragon earlier. His plans are growing.
**** Laura Resnick entices her fans anew with this novel. Even though this is "part one" it picks up where a previous book (In Legend Born) ends. The second part is due for release in December 2003. It will be titled "The Destroyer Goddess".
Even if you did not read "In Legend Born" you will easily understand all that is happening. The beginning gives short and detailed information on all that previously occurred. However, if you have read the previous title, everything will feel more real to you.
The story is filled with realistic characters. Each seem to have their own personality and culture. Yet the author succeeds in blending them all together for an incredible tale of war, magic, and betrayal! Recommended reading. ****
Format:Hardcover
I waited a long time to read the sequel to 'In Legend Born' , but i'm glad to say it was well worth the wait.
I enjoyed the developent of the characters, and found the twists and turns in the story, made me unable to put the book down till 3am in the morning.
i felt mortified when i came to the end of the book, and i cant wait for the next one!
I enjoyed the developent of the characters, and found the twists and turns in the story, made me unable to put the book down till 3am in the morning.
i felt mortified when i came to the end of the book, and i cant wait for the next one!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great read!
11 Jun 2003
Format:Hardcover
From the previous book by Laura Resnick, titled "In Legend Born" we return to the land of Sileria. Josarian's second-in-command (and bloodbrother) is Tansen. He takes up where Josarian left off. Tansen must now lead the shallaheen and the Guardians against the waterlords.
Zarien is fourteen and one of the sea-born. He is chosen by the sea goddess, Sharifar, to seek out her new consort who currently dwells on land. Zarien does not know the name of the consort. He is only told to seek him out and return with him to the sea.
Mirabar "Sirana" is a prophetess. An Otherworldly demigod known only as "the Beckoner" informs her to be ready for a new Yahrdan. Her protector is an assassin named Najdan. The two will be major players in Tansen's plans.
Kiloran is an old waterlord. It was Kiloran that summoned the White Dragon earlier. His plans are growing.
**** Laura Resnick entices her fans anew with this novel. Even though this is "part one" it picks up where a previous book (In Legend Born) ends. The second part is due for release in December 2003. It will be titled "The Destroyer Goddess".
Even if you did not read "In Legend Born" you will easily understand all that is happening. The beginning gives short and detailed information on all that previously occurred. However, if you have read the previous title, everything will feel more real to you.
The story is filled with realistic characters. Each seem to have their own personality and culture. Yet the author succeeds in blending them all together for an incredible tale of war, magic, and betrayal! Recommended reading. ****
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great worldbuilding and well-rounded characters. Superior.
15 Sep 2003
Format:Hardcover
After centuries of occupation, Sileria stands at the brink of liberation. Yet internal feuding among Sileria's population can destroy far more than her occupiers ever did. With the undisputed leader, Josarian, killed by treachery, his heirs must battle both the occupiers and the waterlords who, togther with their assassins, wish to create a new nation that only they control. But if the waterlords are successful, they will destroy the Guardians who worship and use fire, and their nation will be one of slaves and masters.
Josarian's blood-brother, Tansen, is one key to the island's survival. Constantly accompanied by a sea-born youth, Tansen alone has the charisma and respect to unite the people of Sileria against the water wizards, encouraging them to rise up against their oppressors of a thousand years. Yet Tansen is sickened by the acts of his allies, tired of the treachery that is a constant in Sileria, and uncertain how to seek his fate. His young associate's constant prodding to go to the sea and become consort to the sea goddess is hardly a help.
Nor are the enigmatic prophecies of Mirabar, the fire priestess obsessed with Josarian's death. Mirabar sees a new ruler--one who unites both water and fire. In a thousand years, Sileria has never known anything but war between followers of the two elements, but this is not the worst aspect of Mirabar's prophesy. Because she doesn't know who this future ruler is. The nation needs a ruler now, not in some distant future time. And the waterlords are moving swiftly to fill the gap.
Author Laura Resnick creates a rich and complex world of magic and conflicted individuals. Tansen, and the waterlord Kiloran are especially interesting--with past dark betrayals driving them forward. But other characters too, especially Ronall--the half Sileria, half Valdani lord show intriguing development and potential. Resnick's strong writing propells the story forward and makes the reader care about the outcome.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Enjoyable but Average
13 Aug 2004
Format:Hardcover
WHY YOU SHOULD READ:
If you were one of those people who enjoyed In Legend Born and have been waiting to resolve the cliffhanger ending, then this is worth a read. Though be prepared to rehash a lot of old ground! Other than those individuals, we can't really recommend this book to anyone not already familiar with the story. It does not break new ground or provide any interesting concepts such to warrant an independent read of its own (in fact, it ends with yet another cliffhanger and the promise of yet another 500 page book). We suppose that those parties intensely interested in Hawaiian myth might be interested in the treatment of the goddess Dar. If you delight in seeing religion mixed with politics to the exclusion of other merits in a book then you might also be satisfied with the treatment of Tansen, Josarian, Zarien, and the dictates of their various deities.
wHY YOU SHOULD PASS:
Other writers have taken up these subjects and done them better. Certainly for the ultimate treatise on religion and politics you should take up Dune by Frank Herbert from which so much of this book is taken. Huge fans of Herbert should stay well away from this whole series lest cries of plagiarism arise and pollute the waters.
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If you were one of those people who enjoyed In Legend Born and have been waiting to resolve the cliffhanger ending, then this is worth a read. Though be prepared to rehash a lot of old ground! Other than those individuals, we can't really recommend this book to anyone not already familiar with the story. It does not break new ground or provide any interesting concepts such to warrant an independent read of its own (in fact, it ends with yet another cliffhanger and the promise of yet another 500 page book). We suppose that those parties intensely interested in Hawaiian myth might be interested in the treatment of the goddess Dar. If you delight in seeing religion mixed with politics to the exclusion of other merits in a book then you might also be satisfied with the treatment of Tansen, Josarian, Zarien, and the dictates of their various deities.
wHY YOU SHOULD PASS:
Other writers have taken up these subjects and done them better. Certainly for the ultimate treatise on religion and politics you should take up Dune by Frank Herbert from which so much of this book is taken. Huge fans of Herbert should stay well away from this whole series lest cries of plagiarism arise and pollute the waters.
READ MORE AT INCHOATUS.COM
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