- Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Harper Voyager; 1st mmpb edition (May 5 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0060765755
- ISBN-13: 978-0060765750
- Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 11.3 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #549,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The child Anghara Kir Hama was forcedto flee the kingdom she rightfully ruled, escaping the murderous wrath of her brother, the usurper, who would see her dead to secure the throne. But her years spent in a strange desert land -- honing the miraculous power called Sight -- have forever changed the young queen. And now it is time to claim what is hers.
But treachery greets Anghara upon her return to a realm suffering under the cruelty of the bloodthirsty tyrant Sif. In the dungeons of her enemy, she awaits an inevitable death, robbed of the gift that set her apart from all others. Yet those who have sworn to defend her will not rest until their cherished queen is safe, including one whose noble heart belongs to her alone. For young Anghara's remarkable destiny is greater than crowns and countries -- greater even than the fearsome Old Gods who must stand down to make way for the Changer of Days.
About the Author
Alma Alexander is the author of three acclaimed novels that have been published exclusively in Australia and New Zealand. She was born in Yugoslavia, grew up in Africa, and now lives in the state of Washington.The Secrets of Jin-shei will also be published in Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany.
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A good kind of Different!!!!, Feb 2 2008
By E. Hill "book lover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Changer Of Days (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved the way this book was written. The characters weren't talking to each other in this book, they were talking to me. I felt as if I was there experiencing what they did, felt and shared. There wasn't meaningless dialouge in here. Changer of Days drew me in and didn't let go until the very end. The places where they traveled seemed so realistic and yet vague enough to let me still use my own imagination. I felt something with each and every character be it happiness, sadness, angst, anger, betrayal and exhaustion. I can't wait to re-read it. I would definately recommend that you buy and read this duology. A definate good read.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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If you're bored....check it out from the library, Oct 21 2005
By Prestina Thompson "SciFi/Fantasy Addict" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Changer Of Days (Mass Market Paperback)
I am actually quite suprised to see so many positive reviews of this book. The first in the series "Hidden Queen" was actually a decent read. I'd give it 3.5 stars. Things just went down hill from there though.I agree with a previous reviewer that the characters are very flat with absolutely no motivation behind many of their actions. The protagonist becomes a god without warning,,,and apparently not a powerful one. There were no other deities to oppose her...one would think the book should have ended right there. The romance is lukewarm at best. Give me a REASON for someone to fall in love.
The antagonist had odd personality changes throughout the book. At one point he kills an entire community of women (burns them alive) to get to the protaganist. However after years of searching for the protaganist when he finally captures her he just twiddles his thumbs and leaves her wasting in a dungeon for months.....to be rescued. I found it a little hard to believe a ruthless war hero king who clained his throne by force of arms would find himself incapable of removing the one person in the way of him staying on the throne permanently.
In summary, the characters are flat, lack motivation and personality. The romance is contrived and so are many of the "relationships" between characters in the book. The ending is anti-climatic. The author spends the last 30 pages or so closing up an extremely boring romance. Don't think Martin, Don't think Hobb, Don't think Fallon, Don't think Jordan, Don't think Haydon. Trust me...it's subpar.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Changer of Days, April 11 2010
By Adalinda - Published on Amazon.com
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I read the prior book and could not find the follow up, till I went to your site. almost finished.
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