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Bantam, Jul 2001, 5.99, 436 pp.
ISBN: 0553581007
General Tulkham and his Gnebile army recently conquered Fair Isle, home to the powerful T'EN mage feared by mere mortals. To solidify his rule, he beds Imoshen, a female T'EN. Though part of the defeated race and now carrying the conqueror's child, Imoshen show no fear of the General. Instead she tries to educate him that a castle is not a home unless the couple living there trust one another.
Tulkham wants to trust Imoshen, but fears her ability to read his mind or use her skills to take control of his mind. His advisors add doubts about her fidelity and loyalty. Since he comes from a place where women are treated as lower than chattel as opposed to this isle where equality exists, he struggles with this paradigm switch also. The opposition leader, a male T'EN wants more than just kicking Tulkham and his troops off Fair Isle, he demands Imoshen join his side.
Cory Daniells has written an appealing epic romantic fantasy that rivals the best works of Norton and Lackey in fashioning a make believe world that seems so real readers will use Mapquest or an atlas to find directions to Fair Isle. The conflicts (internal and external) of the key characters add tension and depth to the strong story line. Fans of romance and fantasy will enjoy this engaging tale.
Harriet Klausner
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Plot
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Romance
Yes
Romance plotlets:
- love triangle/polygon
- falling in love with the enemy
Spying & Investigations
Yes
What is main char. doing?
- spying/espionage in enemy territorry
- finding a killer (criminal)
- finding an assassin (political)
- unraveling a conspiracy
- finding a spy/saboteur
Mental/magical powers focus
Yes
magical powers:
- clash between evenly matched magical power(s) (fantasy)
- good magical powers hunting non/weaker magical(s) (fantasy)
- good magical powers being hunted by non/weaker magical(s) (fantasy)
If an invasion, from Earth/human POV:
- subtle invasion (mind control, lookalikes)
War or Invasion
Yes
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- mage/magician
Age:
- a teen
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- mind reading
- mind control
- clairvoyant
- can see into the future
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- mage/magician
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- mind reading
- mind control
- can see into the future
- can read emotions
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an above average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Earth setting:
- during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
