Books : Warrior (The Hythrun Chronicles: Wolfblade Trilogy, Book 2)

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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
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Label: Tor Books
Manufacturer: Tor Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 512
Printing Date: September 19, 2006
Publishing house: Tor Books
Release Date: September 19, 2006
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It is eight years since Marla Wolfblade buried her second husband. In that time, she has become the power behind Hythria's throne -- as much from a desire to control her own destiny in any way she can, as to protect her son, young Damin.

But while Marla plays the games of politics and diplomacy, the High Arrion of the Sorcerers' Collective is plotting to destroy her -- and the entire Wolfblade line.

And while Marla's power and fortune are great, they may yet not be enough to protect herself and her family from the High Arrion's wrath -- and her only ally and confidant, Elezaar the Fool, is toying with the idea of betrayal.

For he has discovered that the infamous Rules of Gaining and Wielding Power are not so useful when his own family is involved...

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Rated by buyers 4 out of 5 stars

- Loving this series!
This is the second book in the Wolfblade Trilogy.

In the very first book, Marla Wolfblade went from a naive young girl madly in love to a young (twice widowed) mother who learned the hard way to protect the life of her young son, Damin.

Damin is the heir to the High Princedom. The current High Prince is a feckless, pleasure seeking imbecile. Marla is the one who truly runs the country for her brother and she is keeping it in trust for her child. To do so, she must keep her brother alive and also her son alive while also training Damin on how to gain and use power. In this she gets help from her faithful servant, the dwarf Elezaar.

In this second book, we find the players many years later. Marla, we learn, has been widowed a third time and is currently in her fourth marriage. The last two marriages were strategic moves to gain power. She is still keeping Hythrun running smoothly. Her enemy, the Sorceress Alija is still trying to assassinate young Damin. In this book, Alija believes she has finally found the fool-proof method.

Meanwhile, the Wolfblade siblings,step siblings and cousins are all growing up. Damin is being taught the skills he'll need when he takes over the kingdom. His sister Kalan already exhibits the signs of the smart and fearless woman she'll be one day.

This is an excellent second installment in what has fast become one of my new favorite series. This second book focuses more on the children than on Marla. And the transition is a good one. Fallon does a great job of showing how Marla has built a foundation for her children for when they get older. She also does a great job of showing the sacrifices that a woman like Marla makes to ensure the safety and well being of her children. In this book we learn the Wolfblade children's personalities, warts and all. They are a charming, loyal and smart bunch.

One thing I really liked was the delicate game of cat and mouse being played between Marla and Alija. Alija is a formidable enemy, but she has no clue that Marla is onto her and has been for 8 years. Meanwhile Marla quietly and competently takes quiet protective measures. She is taking the "revenge served cold" adage to a whole new level. And the ending of this installment and Alija's realization of how well she's been played is delicious.

Like the very first book, there are some shocking moments that surprise the reader. Fallon doesn't do the cliche thing and it is good. I like it when a writer doesn't follow old tired narrative tricks like false misunderstandings or making all the good guys infallible or making all the villains mustache twirlers. She takes a few left turns that keeps the action going and makes the story both exciting and even poignant.

She also has a very deft hand with humor. The dialogue is sparkling and often quite witty. It also sounds very natural. It is easy to "hear" two people who have known each other for years and comfortable with each other in her character dialogue.

So this book, this series, gets high marks from me. It is fine fantasy, light romance, a good family drama, a little soapy, lots of court intrigue, some magic, a bit of murder and mayhem, a spot of assassination all woven with an undertone of humor.

Rated by buyers 5 out of 5 stars

- warrior
book two of the wolfblade series, it is pretty good story. kept my interest. that is what I look for in a book, if it keeps my interest and dont bore me, you got my vote.

Rated by buyers 5 out of 5 stars

- As always - fantastic
Jennifer Fallon is an author who you know will always deliver the best. In all of her books she has never once disappointed me. That's why I will not hesitate to buy her books as hardbacks and why in her newest Tide Lords series I have spent the extra money to order her books from Australia just because I don't want to wait the year or two for the whole series to come out. Her books are well worth the money spent. I just finished Warrior last night and will be starting Warlord as soon as I write this review. I'm not going to give a plot rehash because others have done it, I am just going to say that I am glad that I waited and held off reading until I could have the whole trilogy to read all together. it is a wonderful series. Damim was my favorite in the Hythron Chronicles so it is great to be able to find out more about him. If you are new to Jennifer Fallon's wonderful books I would recommend reading the Wolfblade, Warrior and Warlord very first and then read Medalon, Treason Keep and Harshini. I plan on going back and reading them after I finish Warlord. Medalon, TK and Harshini continue Damin's and Brak's story. Reading the Wolfblade Trilogy will help you to appreciate and understand the Medalon Trilogy more easily. Please don't miss out on Jennifer Fallon's books - the only negative I can say about her is that after reading her books she spoils you for any other author. It is always so hard to find something to read that measures up to the high standards of Jennifer Fallon. Most highly recommended.

Rated by buyers 5 out of 5 stars

- excellent series
This is an excellent series. I only bought the very first book, not having heard of Jennifer Fallon. I zipped through that and ordered book 2, Warrior, before I was even finished with the very first one. It has all the necessary elements of fantasy. Ms. Fallon's imagery is well done and it's very easy to picture the world she has created. The story moves quickly and develops logically. I found myself not wanting to put any of the series' books down. One of them I read in a day. If you like fantasy, I highly recommend this book and, indeed, all of the books in the Wolfblade Trilogy and the following 3 of the Hythrun Cronicles. I hope Ms. Fallon returns to this world and writes more wonderful books like this one.

Rated by buyers 5 out of 5 stars

- Loved it!!!
After I read the very first book in this group I was impressed and wanted to get the second one but I wasn't stunned. After reading this one I'm very happy to say when I finished it I was at the store that day buying the next... If there are more in the future you can bet I'll be there when they come out.

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