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Priestess of the White: The Age of Five: Book One (Age of the Five) (Paperback)

by Trudi Canavan (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 688 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit; New Ed edition (6 July 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841495158
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841495156
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,154 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A wonderfully and meticulously detailed world, and an edge-of-the-seat plot, this book is a must for lovers of good fantasy' Jennifer Fallon 'Canavan is a natural storyteller' Emerald City

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When Auraya was chosen to become a priestess, she could never have believed that a mere ten years later she would be one of the White, the gods' most powerful servants. Sadly, Auraya has little time to adapt to the exceptional powers gifted her by the gods. Mysterious black-clad sorcerers from the south plague the land, and rumours reach the White of an army being raised. Auraya and her new colleagues work tirelessly to seal alliances and unite the northern continent under their banner, but time is running out. War is coming to the lands of the White, and unless Auraya can master her new abilities, even the favour of the gods may not be enough to save them ...

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Gods!, 5 April 2006
By N. Brett (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews
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The start of a new series following the author's success with the Black Magician trilogy. This is set in a world ruled by Gods who have five representatives 'The white' - powerful sorcerers who govern on their behalf. These sorcerers are the good guys (and girls!) and they use their powers and influence for the good of the world. The story is about a young girl elected to The White and how she develops her powers against a backdrop of invasion, evil-doing and 'forbidden love'...
It's not bad although similar in many parts to her previous work. It rattles along at a fair old pace until it ends somewhat abruptly. While the story possibly has more appeal to female readers it certainly kept me engaged and I am a middle aged male (but ageing well, honest!!)

This is solid enough stuff and the proof of the pudding is always whether or not you will buy the next in the series. And I will.

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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Compare!, 1 May 2006
By NE Ellis - See all my reviews
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Yes this book isn't as good as Trudi's BMT, but its only the first of three.(The Magicians Guild wasn't the best of the three in the Black Magicians Trilogy either). Trudi has undoubtedly grown more confident in her writing, and more adventurous. Although there are similarities to her other work, this book is on a much larger scale. The imaginative race of the Siyee and the story of Tryss is yet another great sub-plot. Aurayas life having changed after becoming a white (and immortal)causes emotional problems of her heart and what is right in the eyes of the Gods. The wonderful sub-plot of Emeryl, which later joins up with the main story is also intruging.It is slow to start but once you get into it, it's really hard to put down, leaving you wanting more once its over. My only reservation is how many characters are introduced in it, could potentially be confusing. However, this book is a great new addition to any fantasy book lovers library.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, 8 Mar 2006
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This is an interesting novel that tries to tackle the idea of religion but it is too like her previous trilogy. Auraya is too like Sonea from The Black Magician trilogy and Ithania is too like Kyralia due to the old fashioned customs and how magic works. This book is enjoyable but isn't in the same league as The High Lord which is, in my humble opinion, Canavan's best work.

My advice: read The Black Magician trilogy and then read this for your Canavan fix.

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3.0 out of 5 stars It is good, but the trilogy could have been so much more
Don't get me wrong, this trilogy of the age of five gave me some entertaining hours. The concept, the ideas, the races described are well written and orginal. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nina L. Brekelmans

4.0 out of 5 stars A promising start to a new series
After reading Canavan's last trilogy (The Black Magician Trilogy), I was extremely impressed by her writing ability - Canavan has the skills to create a whole world, and does it... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ellie May

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
This book is really good. I haven't finished it yet, but I can't put my hands off it! This series is aimed at a more adult public than The Black Magician saga. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Emmanuelle Saulais

2.0 out of 5 stars Ok
I chose to read Trudi Canavan as I read her the Black Magician trilogy which I Loved and this isn't very good in comparsion. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jane Swan

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This is the first in a trilogy of books (the age of the five) all of which are fast paced and contain good main characters. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Adams

5.0 out of 5 stars Sack the editor, hail the author.
It's always hard writing a review for every book in a trilogy, and normally I'd simply write one for all three books on the final instalment. Read more
Published 13 months ago by L. K. Taylor

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not what was expected
Following on from the success of the Black Magician Trilogy, Canavan's latest offering - Priestess of the White - and the rest of the Age of Five Trilogy are set to become a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rich Hemingway

3.0 out of 5 stars Reasonably entertaining, but nothing special
Having had a good laugh at the quality of the writing of her first books (which I steered clear of), I was given this one by a friend who *had* read the first trilogy and assured... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Marcus Denham

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring - Badly Written - A Waste of Money
I bought all 3 books in this Trilogy at the same time thinking they would be just as good a read as the Black Magicians Trilogy which I enjoyed immensley. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Marie-Bernard

1.0 out of 5 stars Too similar, boring and doenst suck you in
Unlike the decent black mage series this one sucked. I was quite hyped up and got the hardback when it came out. I was itching for it. But I was highly disappointed. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Joseph Rogers

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