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kalinaraShapechangers was a terrible book. Possibly the worst book I've ever read for this site (and the only one that's merited the dubious honor of being reposted on Das_Sporking). It's direct sequel, Song of Homana, was a surprising improvement.
There are eight books in this series though. And I'm rather interested in moving on to the third: Legacy of the Sword.
I have some recollection of this book. In fact, I remember that, for a long time, it had been my least favorite of the series. But only until I read Shapechangers. I don't remember Sword being bad, per se. But, well, the Chronicles of the Cheysuli is a multi-generational saga. This is the first book that really makes us feel what that means.
I think you'll understand as we go.
Our lead character is Donal, the now adult son of Alix and Duncan. Unlike Carillon, we don't really have a clear idea of who he'll be yet. We last saw him at the age of eight. We're skipping ahead fifteen years. So it will be interesting to get to meet him.
(This book does win some points for its dedication to C. J. Cherryh, who is possibly my single favorite author ever. I may not always like your work, Ms. Roberson, but I cannot fault your taste.)
We see the same map that we saw in Song of Homana. I'm not seeing any obvious differences, though I do now have a better appreciation of places like Hondarth and Valgaard. I have Opinions about Ellas and Atvia. This map actually makes me feel a little nostalgic now.
So let's jump in!
( Fifteen Years Later after Finn and Carillon's tragic gay romance )
There are eight books in this series though. And I'm rather interested in moving on to the third: Legacy of the Sword.
I have some recollection of this book. In fact, I remember that, for a long time, it had been my least favorite of the series. But only until I read Shapechangers. I don't remember Sword being bad, per se. But, well, the Chronicles of the Cheysuli is a multi-generational saga. This is the first book that really makes us feel what that means.
I think you'll understand as we go.
Our lead character is Donal, the now adult son of Alix and Duncan. Unlike Carillon, we don't really have a clear idea of who he'll be yet. We last saw him at the age of eight. We're skipping ahead fifteen years. So it will be interesting to get to meet him.
(This book does win some points for its dedication to C. J. Cherryh, who is possibly my single favorite author ever. I may not always like your work, Ms. Roberson, but I cannot fault your taste.)
We see the same map that we saw in Song of Homana. I'm not seeing any obvious differences, though I do now have a better appreciation of places like Hondarth and Valgaard. I have Opinions about Ellas and Atvia. This map actually makes me feel a little nostalgic now.
So let's jump in!
( Fifteen Years Later after Finn and Carillon's tragic gay romance )