The first novel by Kristen Britain Green Rider offers adventure, a bit of magic, bad guys, good guys, and everything in between. Karigan G'ladheon is just trying to leave school when she comes upon a green rider, a messenger of the king, with a fatal injury. With a bit of luck and a lot of stubbornness she is able to deliver the message to King Zachary.
That sets in motion a life changing time which finds her struggling with a decision about what to do as she fights the Rider call.
A very good book with a strong main character that has many doubts and fears which make her more believable to the reader.
Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 29, 2013
Legends edited by Robert Silverberg
Three short novels from Terry Goodkind, George R. R, Martin, and Anne McCaffrey are well written and provide a nice fantasy fix in small doses.
Each tell a full story and leave the reader wanting just a bit more information even though the story is complete.
Each tell a full story and leave the reader wanting just a bit more information even though the story is complete.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Crystal Singer by Anne McCaffrey
Killasandra Ree has dedicated the last ten years of her life to music only to be told at her final audition that she will never be a star and will be regulated to singing in a supportive role. Rather than sing in an auxilarary spot she packs her bags and leaves her student life behind.
She finds herself at the spaceport and hears the whine of the crystal drive on a drone. This is noted by a visiting Crystal Singer who sweeps her up into a whirlwind of travel and luxury. When he falls ill she escorts him back to Ballybran from whence he came against the advice of the director of the music school who is livid when he learns of her plans.
Despite multiple warnings Killa signs on with Ballybran and changes her life forever. If she becomes a Crystal Singer she will live an extended life with plenty of credit to travel the universe. If she fails at singing she will still live a very long life but will not be able to leave the planet.
The first in a triology McCaffrey as always does an excellent job of melding science fiction with fantasy. Even after a fourth reading the writing is fresh and enjoyable.
She finds herself at the spaceport and hears the whine of the crystal drive on a drone. This is noted by a visiting Crystal Singer who sweeps her up into a whirlwind of travel and luxury. When he falls ill she escorts him back to Ballybran from whence he came against the advice of the director of the music school who is livid when he learns of her plans.
Despite multiple warnings Killa signs on with Ballybran and changes her life forever. If she becomes a Crystal Singer she will live an extended life with plenty of credit to travel the universe. If she fails at singing she will still live a very long life but will not be able to leave the planet.
The first in a triology McCaffrey as always does an excellent job of melding science fiction with fantasy. Even after a fourth reading the writing is fresh and enjoyable.
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