Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance between two exceedingly competent and compelling heroes. Dark Shores is not one to miss Booklist This one was darker in both brutality and deaths of characters, but it balanced well with the story overall. I think with the higher risks, it was a necessary evil, and the author presented it well. Willful Thalamika does learn that good looks aren't everything and can cause one to be misled. The description of the Bull Games is all but riveting. The politics, religious culture, and rising conflict make for a great story and an effortless way to absorb an ancient culture. The book is well-worth seeking out for females ages 12 and up. (Note: The author spent time on Crete as part of her research for the book.) Despite being the biggest advocate for peace, being the protector of the Siyee, Auraya still finds herself in the middle of a simmering conflict.

She is constantly tormented by the dead and the only one who can help her has mysteriously disappeared. Promoted to Guild Ambassador, Lord Dannyl begins his journey to the Elyne court where he is tasked with secretly reviving Akkarin’s research into ancient magical knowledge which the High Lord abandoned a long time ago.A queen now in exile as a traitor, Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father, helpless to do anything to stop the destruction. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows there is only one reason her father is keeping him alive: as bait for his traitorous daughter. Now an apprentice of Lord Dakon, Tessia is presented with a life of endless opportunities beyond her wildest imagination. All the emotions you can think off, happened with this book. I just loved the fighting scenes and especially the ones where Lara showed her fire to prove that his people were her people. It was just perfect. Canavan's artwork in Aurealis and Eidolon– Australian science fiction and fantasy magazines – was nominated for a Ditmar Award for "Best Professional Artwork" in 1996. In contrast to other fantasy/science fiction authors, Canavan is also appreciative of fan fiction. [7] Awards [ edit ]

Her days are filled with efforts to reconcile the Dreamweavers and the priesthood, while her nights are filled with nightmares. Born in Kew, Melbourne, she was raised in Ferntree Gully, a suburb not far from the Dandenong Ranges. But while treating a patient one day at the house of local magician Lord Dakon, Tessia uses magic to protect herself from the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage, something that changes her life completely. Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows her father is only keeping him alive to lure in his traitorous daughter.

Being more than a 2 book series, and after the cliffy ending of The Bridge Kingdom, I was a little worried I was going to be left waiting months in anticipation for book 3, but was pleasantly surprised that The Traitor Queen had a satisfactory ending (no nail biting cliffhanger). I am definitely looking forward to the continuation of the series (the direction the series is going for book 3 is provided at the end of The Traitor Queen).

Masters of the disciplines of magic, they are convinced that there is not a single lowlife who could ever step up against them—until they discover that their protective shield isn’t as impassable after all. I greedily wanted more of Lara and Aren’s story. I would have liked an epilogue that gave us a glimpse into their lives after the events of the book, but perhaps their story will continue in an indirect way in the next book. Overall At the time that she was chosen to become a priestess, Auraya could never have imagined that she would be one of the White, the gods’ most powerful servants, just a decade later. While living among the Sachakan rebels, Lorkin does his best to learn about their very nature and rare magic.

The brilliant writing style, the pure angst and heartache; lust and longing - wow!' 5***** READER REVIEW The magicians of Imardin come together every year to rid the city streets of beggars and miscreants.

There are some vivid nail biting battle scenes that will keep keeping you on the edge of your seat, and you really get to see the wonderous defence systems and war machines, that have kept Ithicana safe over the centuries, in action. HER HUSBAND IS IMPRISONED. WHAT WILL SHE RISK TO SAVE HIM? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATIONTessia serves as assistant to her father, the Healer of the distant village of Mandryn. Although women are hardly ever accepted by the Guild of Healers, that doesn't deter the resolved Tessia.