Author:Patricia Briggs Availability:
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Editorial Review:
The Raven mage Seraph must protect the world from a terror that threatens to reemerge after generations of imprisonment.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Doesn't match the quality of world building and story depth the same author created for the Mercy series:
Bottom Line: Try before you buy
I've read all of the book in the Mercy series by Briggs. So, I ordered this book, along with Briggs 'Steal the Dragon' because I figure you find an author you like, order their other works...can't go wrong, right?
Wrong. I found the quality of writing and quality of story somewhat lacking in this series, compared directly to the Mercy series.
It's hard, if not impossible to read several books by the same author and not compare them to each other.
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Why Didn't I Pick This Up Sooner?:
I'm always searching for new (to me) fantasy writers and happened upon Raven's Shadow. I read the first page and decided to buy it. And proceeded to rip through the story in about a week. Ms. Briggs starts her tale with Tier, a battle-weary soldier wanting to get as far away from his present life back to his family. Although it will probably mean working at a job he doesn't particularly like, he figures the time spent away from the killing fields will give him a chance to reconnect with his family... more info
Excellent Fantasy:
A strong young Traveler is rescued from her life of duty and obligation by a handsome young man with no magic. But she is Raven, her children are born into orders, and magic must be used, will she or nil she when her husband is taken and may be killed.
What an Amazing Book!:
This book was so gripping and I couldn't put it down! I love fantasy but I was tired of the same plot with a few touch ups here and there. This is a fresh and amazing take on old fantasy, and I think all fantasy lovers should read it.
