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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. I think the effect fades on rereading, because this one, read for the first time, gave me the whirlwind feeling again as the previous three didn't on this rereading. It's a little odd, with three Exotiques in one book - and poor Faucon! - but a rich story. The differences between Bri and Elizabeth are fascinating. I liked Zeres, too. And the roc and the baby feycoocu are neat. The Medicas are much less focused on direct battle, and much more on helping the rest of Lladrana. Nice for Sevair, too. Good individual stories, a lot more about Lladrana in general - less firmly focused on the Castle (and the Circlets, an equally closed society). Gee, there are taverns in Castleton besides the Nom de Nom! I liked the variations on Blossom's name, too. And the information about names in general. Yeah, fun. But I'm impatient to get on to the next book and the end of the story... Keepers of the Flame Book 4 of Exotique Summoning Series By Robin D. Owens Published by Luna Books (January 2008) ISBN #978-0-373-80262-3 Trade paperback, 559 pages, $14.95 In Keepers of the Flame, Robin D. Owens, once again spins a magical tale of trans-dimensional love in this fourth entry of her Exotique Summoning Series. The sorcerers of Llandra have already Summoned three women to help their fight against the Dark, the evil attacking their world. They gather for a fourth Summoning, and to their surprise, they summon not one woman, but two. Twins. Both twins have a magical gift to heal, but while one pursued a traditional medicine education, the other travelled the world and learned “new age” techniques. Their diverse learning systems will serve them well, because the Dark has stepped up its attacks and brought a deadly plague to Llandra and those who protect her. These twins must risk everything to heal, and yet, as with the others before the Snap will come, a time when the women can get back to Earth. Will they chose to say in their new lives, and with their new loves, or will they return home and leave Llandra in need during its darkest hour? The one thing I love about this series is the rich, vibrant world building. With just a few words the author paints vivid pictures. Whether she’s describing the magnificent flying horses of this world, or a mischievous ex-hamster, who in Llandra is a being of great magic and power, everything is crystal clear to the reader. The characters aren’t perfect. Our twin sisters have their flaws, as do all the character, and it’s this humanness that really brings a touch of Earth to this alternate universe. We see ourselves in the foreign characters, and their actions are perfectly understandable. Within this fantasy framework, the author creates a story that resonates with magic and truth. Beautifully written passages pull the reader in, and a plot that’s tuned perfectly to the music and rhythms of the books makes you long to read more. Luckily, this reader won’t have to wait long. The last book in the series will be out in January. Book 4 of Robin Owen's Summoning series, in which a country called Llandrana, on a world called Amee, summons women to help them defeat the Dark Enemy sending monsters against them. The women are modern women of the United States, mostly from the Denver area, and are summoned because of their particular talents. In this book twin healers, one a doctor, are summoned to help heal the disease the Dark has created to further weaken its enemies. Elizabeth and Bri are their names. They too, must learn quickly to adjust to a new world and to help. This entry in the series, like the others, is well written, with good characterization and a well-depicted alternative world. There are surprises in the plot that promise interesting things in the future. Recommended. sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
Pertenece a las seriesThe Summoning (Book 4)
Two sisters born to serve... The sorcerers of Lladrana have already Summoned three women to help fight the evil attacking their world. Yet their fourth Summoning brings the unexpected--twin sisters. And ones with strong ties to Earth. Both have a special gift to heal. But while Brigid Drystan has explored that gift through unorthodox means, Elizabeth has poured herself into getting a medical degree and denying her powers. Now, stuck in a strange land, fighting a plague sent by the Dark to weaken Lladrana, they must use all their resources to save lives. And one twin will risk her own on an experiment that might doom them both.... No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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So, if you're looking for a great piece of art, pass this one by. But if you're looking for a nice light read, some fantasy mixed with romance without any gender issues, than Keepers of the flame fits the bill!
P.S. And one little detail I thought was lovely: one of the volarans (flying horses) is called Mud. It's short for Rich-Earth-Warm-And-Soft-From-A-Summer-Shower-To-Play-In. How brilliant is that? ( )