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The Outstretched Shadow (Obsidian, #1) - Community Reviews back

by Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory
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mattries37315
mattries37315 rated it 10 years ago
"The Outstretched Shadow" is a mixture of excellent plot and mind-numbing exposition that is makes for a maddening read for anyone making it through the book. Authors Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory collaborated in creating interesting and worth-reading characters as well as burying them with page...
Lisa (Harmony)
Lisa (Harmony) rated it 11 years ago
I'm a fan of Mercedes Lackey's books by and large, especially her early Valdemar books, and despite her being prolific I've managed to read most of them--this is the weakest book I've read by her, and I'm not sure how much to blame her co-writer, James Mallory. Some of the book's weaknesses are ones...
Wyvernfriend Reads
Wyvernfriend Reads rated it 12 years ago
And Mercedes Lackey once again hits her stride. A great read with some of her regular features including anxty teen. New world.
But Who'll Sarah Fee?
But Who'll Sarah Fee? rated it 13 years ago
Two authors and neither of them know English? Maybe I accidentally got my hands on a first draft. (My favorite example of Where Is The Editor is Kellen "mutinously" doing exactly what he's told.)
Blind-Seer
Blind-Seer rated it 13 years ago
Watch out because Mercedes Lackey has done it again with book one of the Obsidian Trilogy! Before I start though I got to say that this author needs to be on every fantasy shelf, not becuase she is the best or anything but because her writing is exceptional! She writes like she breaths. Enthralling ...
La Crimson Femme
La Crimson Femme rated it 22 years ago
Kellen has been living a lie. His father has been hiding deadly secrets. This book is a coming of age for Kellen. I found this book to be kind of dry at times. The reason why, is because we had to learn so much about the politics and back history. While we did need the history for a complex wor...
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