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Liked It “I really liked the characters in this book. I'm looking forward to reading the next one.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “What a major disappointment! This one had so many 5 star reviews that I was sure it would be wonderful- far from it. Most of the book centered around Xylara as a master healer. If you don't find it that interesting to read about various medical techniques and mixing of potions for medications...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I really liked the characters in this book. I'm looking forward to reading the next one.”
Angela L wrote this review Saturday, March 31, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“What a major disappointment! This one had so many 5 star reviews that I was sure it would be wonderful- far from it. Most of the book centered around Xylara as a master healer. If you don't find it that interesting to read about various medical techniques and mixing of potions for medications this will be a snooze. I thought this was supposed to be a romance- but Lara and the Warlord barely have a conversation. She's called Warprize and she believes herself to be a slave; when it's finally revealed what her true position is it's done by one of the other warriors. Not sure why the author worked it that way- it would have made much more sense to have the Warlord do it. In the one and only intimate scene in the book- Kier offers to have some other guy "initiate" her because he's not a teacher! Their culture was so strange and permissive and her's was so strict I just couldn't imagine them as a couple. And finally the ending when she has to chase after him was a real dud. As was the whole book. I will not be reading the rest of the series.
Jennifer M wrote this review Saturday, March 17, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Synopsis: "Xylara is the Daughter of the Warrior King, Xyron. With her father dead and her incompetent half-brother on the throne, the kingdom is in danger of falling to the warring Firelanders.
~Ang wrote this review Monday, August 22, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Before she was old enough for a marriage-of-alliance, Xylara was trained as a healer. She can't usurp her brother or negotiate a peace--but she can heal the brave ones injured in battle.
But not only her countrymen are wounded, and Xylara's conscience won't let Firelander warriors die when she can do something to save them. She learns their language and their customs and tries to make them as comfortable as possible, despite their prisoner-of-war status.
She never expects that these deeds, done in good faith, would lead to the handsome and mysterious Firelander Warlord demanding her in exchange for a cease-fire. Xylara knows must trade the life she has always known for the well-being of her people, and so she becomes...
The Warprize."
My Review: Fantastic Book! I picked this one up at the book store and on the front cover was a quote from Anne McCaffrey stating "Possibly the best romantic fantasy I have ever read." So honestly how can you pass up advise like that?! So I started reading it right away and was quickly sucked into the book. I love the characters, the strong, selfless and loved Lara and the handsome, brave and intelligent Warlord Kier! Even the subcharacters were fantastic!! I loved Jorden and Simus and Marcus, the interplay between them all was smooth and believable. The story line pulled you in and if you were paying attention left an additional plot line to continue in the next book. It was impossible to put this one down”
“I feel like I've seen this plot before (probably in more than one place) so while this is not the most unique of stories, it at least held my attention the entire way. It was entertaining to read (though I almost gagged at parts) and there are some great characters (among Kier's men). I'm not sure why this is classified as a fantasy though... there was nothing fantastical about any of it.”
Silence wrote this review Thursday, July 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really enjoyed this book. I'd classify it as a fantasy (not a romance). Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.”
Nicole wrote this review Saturday, June 25, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Blodeuedd F wrote this review Thursday, April 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I had heard good things about this series, and then book 1 got re-published so of course I had to take a look, and I am glad I did.
The book is about Xylara, and she is one brave woman. I admired her strength, and courage. She was taken as a warprize, but instead of sitting in a tent being scared she went outside and found the tent with wounded soldiers and got straight to work. She knew what she wanted and that was to help people. The hero in the book is the warlord that crushed all resistance and took over their country (which is a good thing because her brother is a hopeless and bad king, so perhaps it was for the best). Anyway Keir was strong too, protective, and he wanted her, but he also wanted her to want him. He is one barbarian to fall hopelessly in love with.
The whole book is told in 1-person, so we always got her thoughts and fears, and it does work. Because this way there is a lot of confusion and fear in the air. I had no idea what a warprize was, neither had she, and I wanted to know. Then when I the reader finally found it, oh I will not tell you, but it sure made the book good.
What we have in this book is one strong woman, a feared warlord, and some behind the scenes backstabbing and politics. Some are not happy that the firelanders won and they want revenge. Danger is in the air, from both sides, since there is this one firelander warrior that wants to take over as warlord.
The book has a happy ending, even though there is a book 2 and 3. I was glad for this because I just wanted happiness.
Conclusion:
A good fantasy romance, I would recommend this book to others, and I do want to read book 2 and 3. It has so much to offer, a good couple, great side characters, and interesting world, and a story that will have you turning page after page top find out more.
Rating:
I enjoyed it, a quick read.”
“I never read a paranormal romance thriller, or something like that. But what I found was that this is simply a good story well told. ”
Bruce R. Steinberg wrote this review Monday, April 11, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A lot better than I expected it to be. I absolutely loved the warriors in the book. They're just hilarious!”
Serephene wrote this review Sunday, February 20, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ridiculous. I am surprised I managed to finish it.”
Mari wrote this review Sunday, January 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
