Type of bind: Hardcover
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Hyperion
Manufacturer: Hyperion
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 432
Printing Date: April 01, 2006
Publishing house: Hyperion
Age index: Young Adult
Sale Popularity Level: 656090
Studio: Hyperion
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Before he knew about the Roses, 16-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity. Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from the other high-schoolers. Then one day Jack skips his medicine. Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before. And it feels great—until he loses control of his own strength and nearly kills another player during soccer team tryouts. Soon, Jack learns the startling truth about himself: He is Weirlind; part of an underground society of magical people who live among us. At the head of this magical society sit the feuding houses of the Red Rose and the White Rose, whose power is determined by playing The Game—a magical tournament in which each house sponsors a warrior to fight to the death. The winning house rules the Weir. As if his bizarre magical heritage isn’t enough, Jack finds out that he’s not just another member of Weirlind—he’s one of the last of the warriors—at a time when both houses are scouting for a player. Jack’s performance on the soccer field has alerted the entire magical community to the fact that he’s in Trinity. And until one of the houses is declared Jack’s official sponsor, they’ll stop at nothing to get Jack to fight for them…
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I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book some years ago, and I enjoyed it so much I launched a fansite for the series the same day this book came out. Most authors couldn't write their very first novel so superbly, and while Cinda's later sequels far surpass The Warrior Heir, the story has a captivating begining and is not to be belittled for any reason. A true gem of a story by a brilliant woman.
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Part of a three volume series: I have read the very first two (The Warrior Heir and The Wizard Hier) and have pre-ordered the paper-back edition of the third (The Dragon Heir).
I quite enjoyed the first, as the interest and action kept did not fade after the beginning, as occurs in many books.
The second was a bit more limited in scope and character interest, but good enough that I am awaiting the third with anticipated pleasure.
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This book is truly amazing. It starts out a little confusing but soon it's fine. It is by far the best book I ever read except for the subsequent book, "The Wizard Heir" which is just as good. I recommend this to mainly boys, but maybe some girls, ages ten to fifteen. Amazing book, you should definitly read it. Let me say that one more time, AAAMMMMMAAAZZINNGG!!!!
P.S. I cant wait for the third(and I think final) book in the series, "The Dragon Heir", which comes out on August 12.
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I was recommended The Warrior Heir by a bookseller as an easy, exciting summer read. I was definitely not disappointed. The story is a fast-paced mix of teen coming-of-age and magical fantasy. Easy enough for teems to read with substantial plot and suspense to keep an adult interested, I would recommend this book to anyone who felt let down by the Potter series. There were enough loose ends to build on this very first book, but not so many you're let hanging at the end. I would have prefered a few more details about the 5 guids of the Weir, but maybe more will be revealed in the 2nd book (The Wizard Heir) which I am about to start reading tonight!
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The best fantasy book I have ever read. Action packed and full of suprises. I love the ending and I can not think of any thing that could have improved this book
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