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“I don't know why it's taken me so long to get round to reading this--probably all the moving I've done in the past year. I really liked Jeri's first Crow book, and I liked this one a lot too. The people in this universe are given Spirit aspects that sort of correlate to the Native American idea of spirit animal totems, except these people have what we would consider magical powers. And the abilities depend on a person's journey through life. At adolescence, the powers manifest and are Bestowed. When they become parents, the powers advance to second phase, and third phase arrives when people become grandparents. So. The heroine posses Crow spirit, which is the aspect associated with death--and also birth. Crow conveys souls to their rest. It hasn't been easy for her, but now she's pregnant, she's getting married to the love of her life (a Wolf) and they've just won a battle against these "Descendants" who tried to invade and occupy her home village. Except these bad guys have gone to one of the other villages--the one that came to help them fight--and killed all the grandparents and enslaved all the people they caught...not everyone at the village, but most of them. The story is mostly about the slaves the Descendants take (they come capture more), and one of the Descendant's captured soldiers who acquires his own spirit aspect, and the hero's and heroine's determination to rescue the slaves. The story's more complicated than that, but that's the basic thrust of the plot. It's a good read, though I'd forgotten who a lot of the players were and had a bit of a struggle catching up. Still, it was good and I liked it a lot. ”
Gail Dayton wrote this review Thursday, June 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
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Jeri Smith-Ready follows up the spectacular EYES OF CROW with VOICE OF CROW. Once again, step into a world where magic is alive and animals are Guardian Spirits….
The battle with the Descendants has left behind survivors in Asermos, such as Filip and Kiril. Meanwhile a grim fate has practically decimated Kalindos, a fate that will either unite or destroy the villages. The Descendants aren’t yet done with the Asermons or the Kalindons, as Rhia and Marek’s own child is at stake. And just what is this vision of the Raven?
If you haven’t read EYES OF CROW yet, stop and immediately read that book first. Jeri Smith-Ready has created a beautiful, haunting world and these first two books in the trilogy should be read in the correct order so that the reader can fully appreciate it.
As in EYES OF CROW, atmosphere plays a critical role in VOICE OF CROW. Jeri Smith-Ready ensures that the mood, whether festive, somber, or angry, is easily visualized. The symbolic imagery of the animals and the various Aspects add another layer of depth to the overall ambiance of this tale.
Jeri Smith-Ready continues to develop her characters as they are beginning to show growth from the deep life lessons they are all facing. In VOICE OF CROW, Rhia and Marek are entering the second stages of their powers during a time of great turmoil. One would expect that Rhia, with her Aspect of Crow and her gift at hearing the deceased, would be a somber character but she is instead full of life. Marek faces many challenges in this story and Jeri Smith-Ready sensitively addresses a very delicate, often forgotten or overlooked issue, with his character. I couldn’t help but cry at Marek’s anger and Rhia’s love, the love that ultimately saves him.
VOICE OF CROW is a powerful second novel in a trilogy that has solidified Jeri Smith-Ready as a true force in the genre. Her powerful tale of magic and heroism is both poignant and unforgettable. The characters in the Aspect of Crow series are heroic in their flaws, as each one works through their difficulties, ultimately leading to further growth. VOICE OF CROW is an absorbing and captivating tale that is a definite hit!
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