by Mercedes Lackey
Fantasy seems almost entirely split between contemporary Urban Fantasy like Hamilton or the author's own Diana Tregarde novels or High Fantasy in a pseudo-medieval setting such as Tolkien or the author's own Valdemar books. So it was refreshing to read a fantasy set in Edwardian times, and a lot of ...
This re-telling of Snow White is unique and is one of my favorite fairy tale books by lackey. I love that this book has a strong female character, though there is not much growth of character in the book.
Goddammit. If I end up reading this entire freaking series just because of the Wimsey homage character, I swear I will....not be surprised. Okay, so, there's an egregious amount of dialect, and the handling of Hinduism is maaaaaaaaybe a step and a half above Temple of Doom, and the author is clearly...
I liked some of it (and I really wanted to like this one) but it never quite worked for me. I felt like the suffragette bits were tacked on and didn't really do anything for the story, likewise her profession as a doctor felt like it could have been handled in a way that was more compelling. Actuall...
A re-worked fairy tale, this time of Snow White. Enjoyable. I liked the differences and subtle allusions towards the original tale we all grew up with.
I always enjoy Lackey's "Elemental Masters" books, and this was no exception. Based slightly on "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves," "The Serpent's Shadow" is the story of Maya, an orphaned Indian half-caste woman living in Edwardian London. She has seven pets who are more than they seem, and who h...
A very inventive retelling of a classic fairy tale, shifted to late victorian England. I won't reveal what the story is, as figuring which one it is half the fun of reading this. Book one of the Elemental Masters series. For the longer review, please go here:http://www.epinions.com/content_327985499...
Read "the gates of sleep" some years ago, and liked it very much. Have been meaning to read more from this series ever since.
This series and the Five Hundred Kingdom series are among my total comfort reading series. Easy, fun and although not her best work, quite enjoyable.
This series and the Five Hundred Kingdom series are among my total comfort reading series. Easy, fun and although not her best work, quite enjoyable.
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