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Elvenblood [Mass Market Paperback]

Andre Norton , Mercedes Lackey
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April 15 1996 Halfblood Chronicles (Book 2)
The powerful magic of ruthless Elvenlord masters has for centuries rules the world. Even Shana, the legendary Elvenbane prophesied to deliver the oppressed into freedom, is helpless before such power. She and her ragtag band of outcasts, half-blood wizards, escaped human slaves, and free-thinking dragons have gained only a token victory against the mighty lords.

Only the long-forgotten Iron People, a band of human nomads, have escaped the tyranny of the reigning wizards. How have they survived through the centuries?

As the winds of change sweep the world, and as tensions seething beneath the surface of Elven society threaten to break into open revolt. Shana meets the ancient tribe. Could an age-old secret free Shana and her people...or will its discovery call down their doom.

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The prolific Norton again collaborates with Lackey to create another thinly disguised romance/miscegenation parable serving as a fantasy/adventure novel. Sheyrene and her brother, Lorryn, are kept virtual prisoners to their father's wishes, since he is a high elven lord and has powerful elven magic that can be used to remold not only their bodies but also their minds, wills and souls. When circumstances allow them to escape, they are propelled into the paths of Shauna (who was featured in The Elvenbane, the first book of the series), a half-breed leader who has control over human and elven magic, and of her friends, wizards and shape-changing dragons who want equality for all. Inevitably, romance blossoms, war threatens and heroism ensues. Though the final battle here is rushed and depressingly anticlimactic, both authors have a sweet way with characters and there is enough magic, mystery and romantic bonding of fantastic species in genetically improbable ways to keep loyal fans entertained?and anyone with an ounce of cynicism far, far away.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Look for more elves and dragons in this sequel to the best-selling The Elvenbane (LJ 10/15/91).
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly Written/Edited & but decent story Dec 19 2003
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I liked both this book and its predecessor but I thought both were poorly written and edited, the second more so than the first. The beginning of the first book started well, with rich descriptions of the world and the things in them, but by the end of the book I felt like I was being told a story by a child who was making things up as he/she went along. This book had a very similar feeling, except without the rich description in the beginning. Both books seemed rushed toward the end of the story.

It almost seemed that the book was quickly penned during a "rap session" between the two authors but was never "smoothed out." There's even one part in the book when two character's names are substituted for one another. It made me begin to wonder if anyone REALLY read (not just scanned) the book before it was published.

Keep in mind I did really enjoy this book as well as the first, and it was definitely a nice change of pace to see a lot of things happen in one book (unlike the sometimes molasses like pace of the most recent books by Robert Jordan). I just wish the book(s) had a bit more polish and depth to them. It's a very interesting world with a lot of potential, but it just doesn't seem as well developed as some of the others from different series.

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I loved The Elvenbane. I really liked the stereotype-defying, "evil, nasty elves" concept. The characters (that mattered) were fairly well developed, and the plot, while a bit cliche, still kept me entertained. This book was good also. Not *as* good as the first one, but still good. I thought the story moved a bit too quickly-I finished the book in about a day. I've been waiting for the third book ever since since. The publishers have been lying about the release date of Elvenborn since 1995! I enjoyed the series and am still waiting for it to continue. Please TOR, make me happy!
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4.0 out of 5 stars good, but a bit of a let-down April 28 2002
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The first book in this series, The Elvenbane, was excellent, but I experienced a feeling of dissatisfication at the end of Elvenblood. The plot was more confusing and the resolution of the conflict seemed abrupt and very connived, as if Norton and Lackey were in a hurry to finish the book. It was still an wonderful read, but I expected more, especially coming after such a phenomenal first book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wheres the third book!
Why isnt there a third book, the second ends half way through the story! and if the previous statement about ElvenBorn is correct, where is it!!!!! Read more
Published on May 26 2001 by Felyne
5.0 out of 5 stars Plus, there's a new one coming out soon
called Elven Born!!! My friend Aleshia didn't believe me that it was a trilogy!! HA HA!!!
Published on Oct 3 2000
2.0 out of 5 stars This is not a new book.... so confused
This book was originally published in 1995 by Tor... 2 years after the release of Elvenbane. Is this a revision of some sort? Read more
Published on July 5 2000
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not great, either
"Elvenblood" falls prey to several major problems with sequels: it's significantly shorter, less complex, more limited, and less careful than its predecessor. Read more
Published on Mar 17 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars What a book!
I thought this book would be like all the other fantasy books I've read, but I was totally wrong. I couldn't set it down. Read more
Published on Feb 16 2000 by Phoebee
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book
I am a very picky reader. Not many books get to me but this was one of the few. I laughed, I cried, and I read non-stop. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2000 by "elvenbane"
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
I was delighted with Elvenblood! After reading Elvenbane, I was skeptical that they'd be able to maintain the excitement and quick shifts in the plot that kept you guessing what... Read more
Published on Jan 13 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars *Very well done*
I don't think you understand how much i love this series of books! Although i have to agree that the first book: Elvenbane was a tad better...this was a truely great sequel... Read more
Published on July 3 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars A .39 cent cheesburger to Elvenbane's Steak Dinner
The Elvenbane was such a great book, it felt like I was reading 7 novels instead of one, but unfortunately the long awaited sequel Elvenblood fell extremely short of it's... Read more
Published on April 15 1999 by Kash Mitaukano
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it.
I loved Elvenblood and Elvenbane. I can't wait for the third book Elvenborn. I've read them both more than once and they are just as interesting as th first time.
Published on April 6 1999
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