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"[The series] is more than a fast paced adventure of battling forces, wizardly spells and noble quests. Underlying the intrigue, kidnapping and battles, the theme of understanding the emotional damage of prejudice and racial intolerance is evident. Overall, this book was a pleasure to read...Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine 20090601)
"The action is fast-paced, and continues the tradition of these books in giving us highly developed characters that jump off the page...The undercurrents of the story felt very timely, and bore resonances for the hatreds and xenophobias we are seeing cropping up in our own world. That, I think, sets this series apart...I highly recommend it for teens or for readers of all ages who enjoy medievalistic worlds, and though-provoking fantasy." (Mad Tales blog 20090730)
"It gets to the action quickly yet KV Johansen still manages to create the personalities of her main characters and the world they are in...A very enjoyable story...It is well written, and manages to stay clear of clichés." (Fantasy Book Review 20090401)
"[Readers] will be totally engaged and fascinated with the complexity of the world that Johansen has created...This is a book that is meant to be read over again, in order to savour the layers of details." (Resource Links 20090701)
"Something of a gem... [the characters] are in for an interesting journey—and the reader along with them." (TeensReadToo.com 20090721)
"The dialogue is sharp, even funny, and the plot is action-packed and fascinating. The themes of racism and co-operation will engage all younger teens. This book is a great gift of reading for all parents and grandparents to consider!" (McNally Robinson.com )
"An entertaining fantasy adventure, highly recommended." (Library Bookwatch (Midwest Book Review) )
"Johansen has created a world rich in magic and a variety of races...On one level the story is a wonderful fantasy with magic and battles. On another level the story deals with racial hatred and self doubt. The story works on both levels." (Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group )
"The action is fast-paced, and continues the tradition of these books in giving us highly developed characters that jump off the page...The undercurrents of the story felt very timely, and bore resonances for the hatreds and xenophobias we are seeing cropping up in our own world. That, I think, sets this series apart...I highly recommend it for teens or for readers of all ages who enjoy medievalistic worlds, and though-provoking fantasy." (Mad Tales blog 20090730)
"It gets to the action quickly yet KV Johansen still manages to create the personalities of her main characters and the world they are in...A very enjoyable story...It is well written, and manages to stay clear of clichés." (Fantasy Book Review 20090401)
"[Readers] will be totally engaged and fascinated with the complexity of the world that Johansen has created...This is a book that is meant to be read over again, in order to savour the layers of details." (Resource Links 20090701)
"Something of a gem... [the characters] are in for an interesting journey—and the reader along with them." (TeensReadToo.com 20090721)
"The dialogue is sharp, even funny, and the plot is action-packed and fascinating. The themes of racism and co-operation will engage all younger teens. This book is a great gift of reading for all parents and grandparents to consider!" (McNally Robinson.com )
"An entertaining fantasy adventure, highly recommended." (Library Bookwatch (Midwest Book Review) )
"Johansen has created a world rich in magic and a variety of races...On one level the story is a wonderful fantasy with magic and battles. On another level the story deals with racial hatred and self doubt. The story works on both levels." (Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group )
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Maurey, the half human, half Nightwalker Warden of Greyrock, and Annot, the dauntless Baroness of Oakhold, have settled down in Greyrock Castle, but those who still hate and fear the Nightwalkers threaten to destroy all they've worked for. While Maurey hunts for two outlaws who may guard an ancient secret, his liegeman Korby begins to uncover the truth about the cult of the Yehillon. Their enemies are always one step ahead of them though. Captured by the Yehillon and held as a hostage against Maurey, Annot struggles to survive and escape. A terrible choice lies before Maurey. If he abandons his defence of the border to save Annot, all Talverdin may fall as the Yehillon, led by their veiled prince, finally carry out a long-laid plan to wipe the warlocks from the face of the earth.<
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Warden of Greyrock (Paperback)
WARDEN OF GREYROCK by K. V. Johansen is something of a gem. It is the third book in THE WARLOCKS OF TALVERDIN series, but even if you pick up the story in this novel, everything one needs to understand the world and the basic storyline is included in book three. Even so, it makes you want to pick up books one and two just to get the details that you're missing.This book is written from three different perspectives, each chapter being in the perspective of one character. It is an interesting style of writing because each character who is speaking is so different. One, Maurey, is a man who is effectively of two worlds. One, Korby, is a man who is a bit more of a rough and tumble sort of warrior and owes his allegiance to Maurey while still being the chief of his people. And the third, Annot, is the beloved of the first and the cousin of the second. Each voice is distinct, and in Annot's case, changes as circumstances change. Maurey, the half-human and half-Nightwalker Warden of Greyrock, is the title character of the book and everything that happens and all of the characters involved are tied to him like the spokes on a wheel. He has chosen to settle down with Annot, the Baroness of Oakhold, in Greyrock Castle on the border between the Nightwalker and human kingdoms. The two races from which he was born are trusting him to guard their borders and their peace. However, there are still people plotting against them and the peace that has been created. While Maurey is out hunting down a pair of sisters who hold ancient secrets, Korby begins to uncover the truth about the cult of Yehillon, and Annot becomes a captive of the Yehillon. Annot struggles to free herself while dealing with the fact that she thinks that she is going mad in her captivity. Maurey faces the fact that if he leaves Greyrock he may save his ladylove while leaving the Nightwalkers to be slaughtered by the veiled prince of the Yehillon. Korby has to find a way to save his cousin without being executed for treason for leading his people to war on her behalf, protect his lord, and help defeat the Yehillon. All and all, they are in for an interesting journey - and the reader along with them. Reviewed by: Christina Tsichlis
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An entertaining fantasy adventure,
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This review is from: Warden of Greyrock (Paperback)
Hatred for one's heritage is strongest and most unreasonable hatred. "Warden of Greyrock: The Warlocks of Talverdin" tells the story of halfbreed of Human and Nightwalker Maurey and the challenges he must face in his castle of Greyrock. Faced with a hostile cult, Maurey and his allies must solve the secret of the Yehillon if Maurey is to ever have a chance of living in peace. "Warden of Greyrock" is an entertaining fantasy adventure, highly recommended.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Warden of Greyrock (Paperback)
WARDEN OF GREYROCK by K. V. Johansen is something of a gem. It is the third book in THE WARLOCKS OF TALVERDIN series, but even if you pick up the story in this novel, everything one needs to understand the world and the basic storyline is included in book three. Even so, it makes you want to pick up books one and two just to get the details that you're missing.This book is written from three different perspectives, each chapter being in the perspective of one character. It is an interesting style of writing because each character who is speaking is so different. One, Maurey, is a man who is effectively of two worlds. One, Korby, is a man who is a bit more of a rough and tumble sort of warrior and owes his allegiance to Maurey while still being the chief of his people. And the third, Annot, is the beloved of the first and the cousin of the second. Each voice is distinct, and in Annot's case, changes as circumstances change. Maurey, the half-human and half-Nightwalker Warden of Greyrock, is the title character of the book and everything that happens and all of the characters involved are tied to him like the spokes on a wheel. He has chosen to settle down with Annot, the Baroness of Oakhold, in Greyrock Castle on the border between the Nightwalker and human kingdoms. The two races from which he was born are trusting him to guard their borders and their peace. However, there are still people plotting against them and the peace that has been created. While Maurey is out hunting down a pair of sisters who hold ancient secrets, Korby begins to uncover the truth about the cult of Yehillon, and Annot becomes a captive of the Yehillon. Annot struggles to free herself while dealing with the fact that she thinks that she is going mad in her captivity. Maurey faces the fact that if he leaves Greyrock he may save his ladylove while leaving the Nightwalkers to be slaughtered by the veiled prince of the Yehillon. Korby has to find a way to save his cousin without being executed for treason for leading his people to war on her behalf, protect his lord, and help defeat the Yehillon. All and all, they are in for an interesting journey - and the reader along with them. Reviewed by: Christina Tsichlis |
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