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I am surprised about how much I enjoyed this!
That was a rather satisfying end. I felt satisfied but still wanted more, just the kind of ending you want really.
I'm not sure if this is the first book or not, through out the book we had glimpses of this 'previous adventure' the re-callings were vague enough to make me think that they were just reminders of a previous story i should have already read. thinking about it now, i should probably check into that, just to make sure.
Destiny's Star itself was great, it had a gripping story line, fascinating world, rich with different cultures.
Amusing and sympathetic characters, the only fault really was at times the writing was a bit off, maybe it needed better editing, but for the most that was only noticeable around the beginning, or maybe i sunk into the book enough after that that i just stopped noticing?
At times i did have a little difficulty becoming re-invested into the story after putting it down for a short period of time, but a few chapters later and i couldn't put the book down! what with its strange beasts, fascinating magic and wonderful diverse characters, even some of the bad guys i felt for.
Best thing is i felt like we just scratched the tip of the iceberg, really we only explored one race/culture. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the others.
Oh one thing i need to say, Storyteller's speech during the... magical thing.... LAME, Not all of it but some of it... ugh. good news, it all worked out well in the end and i was rather pleased with the result.
rating: 3.5 star
not the most talented writer and could possibly use a better editor, but a great story line and fantastic imagination! I also really enjoyed the different races and characters, plus the swap of traditional gender role was refreshing.
In the second installment, the "Warsworn" we continue off from where the first book ended. Keir and Lara, are together, and are traveling their way to the plains so that Lara can become the official Warprize from the elders of their people. Lara has left everything she knows for the man she loves, but life is about to get a bit harder than she imagined. They stumble on a village, a village that is suffering from the plague, and despite Kier's protests, Lara goes in with a couple of her guards, and she finds only a couple of people left alive. A sickness, that kills in a few hours, and soon circumstances end up with the forces of the firelanders being contaminated with it, and Lara is fighting to heal and save those she can. Meanwhile, Keir's second in command, is causing turmoil among the camp, causing doubts against their Warlord. In Warsworn, we see more of Keir and Lara, and much more intensity and their bond is about to be tested. We see how these two are not only fighting for each other, but for their people. We see quite a bit of focus on Lara, in this installment, as we see her struggle with events that she has little control over. Where she is fighting for her life and the life of Keir and the future of the Firelanders. Lara has adopted them as her own, and she will do anything to save them. There is quite a bit of emotion displayed in this book, and I got put through the ringer on this one. It definitely isn't a easy one, but very satisfying!! I just kept cheering for this couple, there is so much against them and I just wanted Lara to find a way to win this one. From the first book you begin to really admire Lara, but this installment, you see her being constantly tested, and she comes out on top. I loved seeing Keir fight for his love, and I just wanted to cry in this book. Another win for Elizabeth Vaughan, and what a spectacular ending and I loved how it finishes off, in a way that ties some ends off , and begins new threads that makes you aching to read the next book in the series. Such a beautifully woven story of determination, power of true love and perseverance and to fight for what you believe in, no matter the cost. STUNNING IN ITS DETAIL!!
